FR3144495A1 - INTELLIGENT SYSTEM AND ECOSYSTEM FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR CONFIGURED FOR USERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY - Google Patents

Abstract

SMART SYSTEM AND ECOSYSTEM FOR COSMETIC APPLICATOR CONFIGURED FOR USERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY A system is provided that stabilizes an applicator in response to movement caused by a user. The system includes a motion stabilizer; and an adapter that holds a cosmetic applicator. The motion stabilizer includes a receiver configured to pair with the adapter; at least one sensor configured to detect movement caused by a user; circuitry configured to determine compensating movement to counterbalance the detected movement; and at least one movement generation device incorporated in the receiver configured to control movement of the cosmetic product applicator according to the determined compensation movement, wherein the adapter includes circuitry that is configured to transmit an identifier to the receiver, the identifier indicating a type of the cosmetic product applicator, and the movement generation device is configured to adjust at least one parameter for controlling the movement of the cosmetic product applicator according to the type of the cosmetic product applicator cosmetic product. Figure for the abstract: none

Description

INTELLIGENT SYSTEM AND ECOSYSTEM FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT APPLICATOR CONFIGURED FOR USERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY DOMAIN

The present disclosure describes a system and features related to a device for reducing the movement of a cosmetic product applicator caused by unintentional movements of a user.

CONTEXT

Unintentional movements of the human body, or human tremors, can occur in people with movement disorders or even healthy people. Because of these unintentional movements, a person may have difficulty performing a task that requires care and precision, such as applying a cosmetic composition to a part of the body, such as the face, hands, or feet. .

Therefore, there is a need for a solution which allows the application of a cosmetic composition which is compatible with the varied and disposable nature of cosmetic product applicators.

SUMMARY

In one embodiment, a system is provided that stabilizes an applicator in response to movement caused by a user, comprising: a movement stabilizer; And an adapter that holds a cosmetic applicator, wherein the motion stabilizer includes a receiver configured to couple to the adapter; at least one sensor configured to detect movement caused by a user; circuitry configured to determine compensating movement to counterbalance the detected movement; and at least one movement generation device incorporated in the receiver configured to control movement of the cosmetic product applicator according to the determined compensation movement, wherein the adapter includes circuitry that is configured to transmit an identifier to the receiver, the identifier indicating a type of the cosmetic product applicator, and the movement generation device is configured to adjust at least one parameter for controlling the movement of the cosmetic product applicator according to the type of the cosmetic product applicator cosmetic product.

In one embodiment, the receiver includes a sensor that detects when the adapter is attached to the receiver, and the adapter circuitry transmits the identifier to the receiver after the adapter has been attached to the receiver .

In one embodiment, the motion stabilizer includes circuitry that is configured to store different sets of protocols corresponding to different types of cosmetic applicators, respectively, and the motion generation device retrieves one of the different sets of protocols corresponding to the type of cosmetic product applicator indicated by the identifier, the set of protocols retrieved indicating the at least one parameter.

In one embodiment, the retrieved protocol set includes at least one of an initial orientation angle of the motion stabilizer, pressure sensitivity, power consumption, motor speed, amount of flexion , and the possibility of deactivating or not the axial rotation of the adapter relative to the receiver.

In one embodiment, the receiver sensor is an RFID reader, and the adapter circuitry includes an RFID tag.

In one embodiment, a method is provided that is implemented by a system that stabilizes an applicator in response to movement caused by a user, the system including a motion stabilizer; and an adapter that holds a cosmetic applicator, wherein the motion stabilizer includes a receiver configured to couple to the adapter, the method comprising: the detection, by at least one sensor of the receiver, of the presence of the adapter; receiving an identifier of a type of the cosmetic product applicator from the adapter; and adjusting at least one parameter to control the movement of the cosmetic applicator according to the type of the cosmetic applicator.

The patent or application file contains at least one drawing executed in color. A fuller appreciation of the embodiments and many of the attendant advantages thereof will readily be obtained as they become better understood by reference to the following detailed description, considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, on which :

There shows a conventional motion stabilization device.

There shows how the conventional motion stabilization device is coupled with a makeup adapter and applicator.

[Fig 3A] [Fig 3A] shows a diagram of the internal components of a motion stabilizing device according to one embodiment.

[Fig 3B] [Fig 3B] shows a diagram of an alternative embodiment of the motion stabilization device in which a receiving portion includes an electromagnetic positioner.

There shows an overview of a universal adapter handle connection system.

There shows an illustration of an adapter, according to one embodiment.

There is a transparent side view of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

There is a view of the lower face of the body of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

There shows how the adapter holds a specific cosmetic product applicator, according to one embodiment.

There is an illustration of the adapter 100 with a cutaway of the body of the adapter 110, according to one embodiment.

There is a side view of the adapter with a cutaway of the body of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

There is a transparent view of the outer casing of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

There is a transparent view of the interior body of the adapter, according to one embodiment.

There shows a functional diagram of the communication hardware elements in the stabilizing device and the adapter, according to one embodiment.

There shows different protocols intended for cases where the adapter has different cosmetic product applicators, according to one embodiment.

There shows a flowchart for performing auto-detection.

There illustrates a feature of automated inversion or tilting of the adapter to provide a rubber feature facing a user, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 11A-11B illustrate the fact that the eraser itself can have different shapes, diameters, and materials to be specifically designed for different cosmetic product applicators, according to one embodiment.

There shows a tray which is used to hold the different erasers before insertion on the cosmetic product applicator, according to one embodiment.

There shows how the motion stabilizing device with the adapter connected thereto can be moved in a downward motion to receive the eraser in one embodiment.

There shows an alternative embodiment in which the rotation of the adapter is controlled to be caused within the adapter itself.

There shows how the motion stabilizing device is configured to cause small movements of the eraser when it detects that pressure is applied to the eraser.

There shows a flowchart for the operation of the eraser feature according to one embodiment.

There shows a solid fixing apparatus with the motion stabilizing device in one embodiment.

There is an illustration of the solid fixing apparatus, according to one embodiment.

There of a solid fixing apparatus with a track, according to one embodiment.

There shows a cross section of a specific implementation of the track and carriage according to one embodiment.

There is an illustration of the track in a closed position, according to one embodiment.

There is an illustration of an aerial view of the track in an open position, according to one embodiment.

There is an illustration of the solid attachment apparatus with an arm for controlling the movement of a cosmetic applicator, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 20A, 20B and 20C are illustrations of a connecting element that can be used to remove packaging surrounding a cosmetic product, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 21A, 21B and 21C show a specific example of the solid fastening apparatus with rotating elements, according to one embodiment.

There shows that the cosmetic product holder of the adapter can open to release a cosmetic product application, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 22A, 22B and 22C show an embodiment in which a lipstick adapter can be controlled to be extended or shortened within the solid attachment apparatus, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 23A and 23B show additional details related to a bevel gear, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 24A and 24B show a flowchart of a process performed by the solid fixing apparatus related to detecting a quantity of lipstick in a lipstick tube and controlling the extension of the lipstick tube , according to one embodiment.

There shows that the solid fixing apparatus (display) can have an additional heating or cooling feature, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 26 and 27 show transparent views of the solid attachment apparatus with the heating/cooling system, according to one embodiment.

There shows a close-up view of the heating/cooling system, according to one embodiment.

There illustrates a problem that will be solved by the present embodiment for a user of the system.

FIGS. 30 and 31A-31C show a way to detect when the motion stabilizer needs to be re-calibrated, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 32A-32B illustrate how machine learning can help detect when an error has occurred, according to one embodiment.

There shows an accelerometer in the motion stabilizer, according to one embodiment.

Figs. 33A-33B show examples of measurements taken by the accelerometer in the X, Y and Z directions, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 34A-34B show a deep learning model for associating a remedy with a pair of the type of makeup error shown in the self-portrait image and motion sensor data, according to one embodiment.

There shows a flowchart for compensating for deviations in adapter movement, according to one embodiment.

There illustrates a method for initially calibrating a user's tendency to deviate from a target point when using the motion stabilizer, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 37A-37B illustrate a user using their smartphone as a real-time mirror in self-portrait mode while using the motion stabilization device, according to one embodiment.

There shows that a user application can augment recommended device gestures on the face in an image from a camera.

There shows that a motion stabilizing device includes a vibrating element, according to one embodiment.

There shows a cosmetic product dispensing device that is configured to dispense a plurality of cosmetic formulations of different colors into a receiving area, according to one embodiment.

There shows that the movement stabilizing device and the cosmetic product dispensing device will mutually detect the presence of each other.

There shows that the motion stabilizing device detects the presence of the cosmetic dispensing device and notifies the user's mobile device of the detection, in one embodiment.

There shows protocols that are retrieved based on the motion stabilization device detecting the cosmetic product dispensing device, according to one embodiment.

There shows how a user can use the motion stabilizing device to mix a cosmetic product that is dispensed from the cosmetic product dispensing device, according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 45A-45B show a dual brush design, according to one embodiment.

There shows actions taken by the cosmetic product dispensing device based on the presence of the motion stabilizing device, according to one embodiment.

There is a detailed block diagram illustrating an exemplary user device according to certain embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure describes a cosmetic product applicator system that minimizes unintentional movement by stabilization, orientation, operation, control, etc. of one applicator for one user and is also designed to be flexible to accommodate different types of commercially available cosmetic applications. The present disclosure further describes a system and features for improving the functionality of such a cosmetic product applicator system.

The basic features and operation of a motion stabilizing device for a cosmetic product applicator are described in U.S. Patent No. 11,458,062.

There shows a conventional motion stabilizing device 1100, which serves as a base unit for receiving a cosmetic applicator according to one embodiment. The device 1100 includes a handle portion 1101, a receiving portion 1102 and a strap 1103. The receiving portion 1102 includes an interface 1104, shown as being a male connector which is coupled to a cosmetic product applicator, which will be discussed in detail below. below. The receiving portion could be used for communication between the base unit and the applicator. Connection to an adapter and/or applicator could be accomplished with mechanical coupling, such as screwing or clicking, or it could be accomplished with magnets.

There shows how the device 1100 is coupled to an adapter 1105 and a makeup applicator 1106. It can be seen that the adapter fits over the exposed end of the receiving portion 1102. The adapter includes mating electrical connectors (a female connector - not shown) in a recessed portion to create contact with the electrical interface of the receiving portion 1101.

As shown on the , the receiving portion 1102 is configured to twist, articulate, reposition, etc., between an upright posture (as shown in the ) and a reclined posture (as shown in the ). This is accomplished with a hinge mechanism contained within the receiving portion 1102. The shows that the hinge mechanism is a self-leveling/motion-stabilizing hinge.

[Fig 3A] shows a diagram of the internal components of the device 1100 according to one embodiment. In the handle portion, the device includes a power source 1301, which may be a battery or the like. The device includes printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) 1302, which may include position sensor circuitry 1307, reader circuitry 1308, control circuitry 1309, and communications interface 1310. , as understood in art.

For example, like sensor circuitry 1307, the PCBA may include at least one inertial sensor and at least one distributed motion sensor to detect unintentional muscle movements and measure signals related to those unintentional muscle movements that are created when a user undesirably affects the movement of the applicator. These sensors also detect the movement of the stabilized output relative to the device. The control circuitry sends voltage commands in response to signals to the motion generating elements (described below) to cancel the user's unintentional tremors or muscle movements. This cancellation maintains and stabilizes a position of the applicator, keeping it stable.

One skilled in the art readily recognizes that a system and method according to the present invention may utilize various implementations of the control circuitry and the sensor circuitry and which would be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In one embodiment, control circuitry 1309 includes an electrical system capable of producing an electrical response from sensor inputs such as a programmable microcontroller or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). In one embodiment, the control circuitry includes an ATMEGA8A 8-bit programmable microcontroller manufactured by Atmel due to its low overall cost, low power consumption, and suitability for use in control applications. high volume.

In one embodiment, the at least one inertial sensor in the sensor circuitry is a sensor including, but not limited to, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or a combination of both. In one embodiment, the at least one motion sensor distributed throughout the sensor circuitry is a non-contact position sensor including, but not limited to, a magnetic Hall effect sensor.

The system created by the combination of the sensor circuitry, the control circuitry, and the motion generating elements may be a closed-loop control system that detects motion and acceleration at various points in the system and provides detailed information to a control algorithm that moves the motion-generating elements appropriately to cancel out the net effect of a user's unintentional muscle movements and thereby stabilizes the position of the applicator. The operation and details of the elements of the control system and the control algorithm are understood in the art, as described in U.S. Publication PG 2014/0052275A1.

The communications interface 1310 may include a network controller such as BCM43342 Wi-Fi, frequency modulation, and Bluetooth combo chip from Broadcom, for interfacing with a network.

In the receiver portion of the device, there may be two motor elements to enable three-dimensional movement of the receiver as an anti-shake movement. The two motor elements include a y-axis motor element 1303 and an x-axis motor element 1304, each of which is connected to and controlled by the PCBA 1302. Each of the motor elements may be servomotors as understood in the 'art. The device further includes an end terminal coupling 1305, which is configured to mate with the adapter 1105. The end terminal coupling 1305 may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader 1306, configured to read an RFID tag, which may be included with the applicator, as will be discussed below.

[Fig 3B] shows a diagram of an alternative embodiment of the device 1100 in which the receiving portion includes an electromagnetic positioner 1311 instead of the motor elements shown in [Fig 3A]. The electromagnetic positioner 1311 may include U-shaped magnetic cores 1312 arranged around a non-magnetic tube 1313, which is filled with a magnetic fluid 1314. Each of the magnetic cores has arm portions that are surrounded by windings 1315 The magnetic cores can be controlled by the control circuitry in the PCBA 1302 to act as a controllable active magnetic field generating structure which is used to generate a variable magnetic field which acts on the magnetic fluid, causing it to. be moved, thereby allowing the armature to be moved into a desired coordinated position and/or orientation. Details of the implementation of the 1311 electromagnetic positioner can be found in U.S. Patent No. 6,553,161.

In the conventional motion stabilization device described above, there is a problem in that the interface 1104 which receives the adapter 1105 requires a specific bonding point to properly align with the interface.

Therefore, the embodiments below provide a universal adapter connection between the handle of the motion stabilizing device in order to improve the user experience and reduce the difficulty and time required for setting up the system for use.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic product applicator. The cosmetic applicator can be used for a variety of cosmetic products and cosmetic applications, including but not limited to mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow products, lip products (lipstick, lip gloss, lip pencil, etc.), skin products, and/or hair products. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator may include an adapter, wherein the adapter may connect the cosmetic applicator to a motion stabilizer. The movement stabilizer can be, for example, a handle that can counteract unintentional movements such as tremors or spasms. These movements can interfere with the application of cosmetic products and can also make general interaction with cosmetic applicators or cosmetic tools difficult. For example, many cosmetic products require the application of a rotational movement or force to open or extrude the product. It may be difficult for users to achieve the range of motion or precision needed to apply these forces to the cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator may contain a cosmetic product and may allow the correct force to be applied to the cosmetic product to open, close, blend, agitate, blend evenly, extrude, or obtain other similar functions necessary for the application.

There shows an overview of a universal adapter handle connection system 400. The system includes a motion stabilizing device 150 that includes a handle portion 151 and a hinge portion 152 (receiving portion) that is functionally similar to the device 1100 shown on the . It further includes a universal adapter 100 which is connected to the device 150 and also contains different types of cosmetic product applicators.

There shows an illustration of the adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The adapter 100 may include an adapter body 110, wherein the adapter body 110 may be connected to the motion stabilizer 150. The adapter body 110 may be connected to or may form the base or body of a cosmetic product support 120. Each of these components will be discussed in more detail here. Various configurations of the adapter 100 can be used for different cosmetic products and tools. For example, the shape and dimensions of the cosmetic product holder 120 can be configured for different cosmetic products. The adapter 100 can be easily connected to and removed from the motion stabilizer, as will be discussed herein. In one embodiment, the adapter 100 may expand the range of motion of a cosmetic applicator to enable movements that are necessary for cosmetic application. In some embodiments, the adapter 100 may be connected to a display or cart for additional actions to be performed with a cosmetic product contained by the cosmetic applicator.

There is a transparent side view of the adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The adapter body 110 may be formed approximately as a straight cylinder. A first end of the adapter may be connected to one end of a motion stabilizer. The motion stabilizer may be a cylindrical rod forming a handle that a user can grasp. The first end may also hereinafter be referred to as the lower end or base of the adapter. The lower end of the adapter body 110 may include at least one magnet, wherein the at least one magnet may be attracted to and connected to a magnet in the motion stabilizer. The lower end of the adapter body 110 may include additional physical structures that can align, guide, and secure the adapter to the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the lower end of the body of the adapter 110 can form a chamber 112, as illustrated in the transparent view of the . The chamber may be a hollow area within the body of the adapter 110 which is entirely contained by the walls of the adapter 110. The chamber 112 may be approximately conical in shape. In one embodiment, the cutout can be cylindrical. Chamber 112 may be configured to fit over a projection on one end of the motion stabilizer. Chamber 112 may be used to align and guide the connection of the cosmetic applicator to the motion stabilizer. Fitting the chamber 112 over and around the projection on the end of the motion stabilizer limits lateral movement which would misalign the cosmetic applicator and the motion stabilizer. It may be easier for a user to align chamber 112 with the end of the motion stabilizer than for the user to align the edges of the circular face of the adapter with the edges of the circular face of the motion stabilizer. movement. Chamber 112 may have rotational symmetry such that the cutout can be placed on the end of the motion stabilizer in any orientation or at any degree of rotation about the axis of chamber 112. In At one end, a magnet can be attached at the tip of the chamber, inside the adapter body. The magnet at the tip of the cutout can be connected to a magnet at the tip of the protrusion on the end of the motion stabilizer.

The cosmetic holder 120 may be located at a second end of the cosmetic applicator. In one embodiment, the cosmetic product holder 120 may be a ring, in which the tool or cosmetic product may be inserted into the ring. Many cosmetic tools, such as mascara brushes, lipstick applicators, concealer applicators, and cosmetic pencils, are approximately cylindrical. In one embodiment, the ring can securely attach cosmetic tools at the widest part of the tool. A ring-shaped holder can also hold cosmetic tools of varying shapes, such as cuboids. In one embodiment, the cosmetic product holder 120 may include one or more projections along the interior wall of the holder and extending outwardly to the center of the holder. Contact and friction between the one or more projections and an inserted cosmetic tool may cause the cosmetic carrier to grip or hold more securely around the inserted cosmetic tool. In some embodiments, the interior wall of the cosmetic carrier 120 may be coated with a material that may improve the grip or retention of the cosmetic carrier around the inserted cosmetic tool. Improved grip may be a result of a material property, such as a coefficient of friction or material deformation. For example, the interior wall can be coated with rubber or silicone. In one embodiment, the coating material may be a textured material having grooves, ridges, bumps, or similar features that prevent movement or sliding of the cosmetic tool once it is inserted into the cosmetic product support 120.

Various cosmetic holder configurations are compatible with cosmetic applicator 100. In one implementation, the holder may be an open ring or a C-shaped holder. In one embodiment, the holder may be a loop, in which the ends of the loop can overlap. In one embodiment, the support may be one or more coiled loops. In one embodiment, the cosmetic product holder 120 may be a tube or sheath forming a chamber within the tube, into which a tool or cosmetic product may be inserted into the chamber. In one embodiment, the tube may be closed on one end to contain a tool or cosmetic product in the chamber. In one example, the tube may be approximately cylindrical. In one example, the sheath may be a partial cylinder, such as a half-cylinder that does not wrap entirely around the inserted cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the size of the cosmetic product holder 120 can be varied. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 may be a round holder, wherein the diameter of the holder may be varied to accommodate different cosmetic tools. A pushing force on a point along the outside of the media can compress the media to a smaller diameter. A pulling force at a point along the inside of the bracket can expand the bracket to a larger diameter. In one embodiment, force can be applied at a single point along the support to allow single-handed change of the diameter of the support. In one implementation, a user may receive a number of cosmetic carriers, wherein each cosmetic carrier has different dimensions or shapes for different cosmetic tools or products. A cosmetic product holder 120 may be removed from the body of the adapter 110 and replaced with another of suitable configuration.

In one embodiment, the cosmetic product holder 120 may be connected to the adapter body 110 with a joint 115, such as a ball joint. The ball joint may permit movement of the cosmetic holder 120 relative to the adapter body 110. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 may be rotated in place or may pivot to form an angle with the adapter body 110. The joint may be configured for continuous movement of the cosmetic carrier 120 or for discrete stages of movement. According to certain embodiments, the movement of the cosmetic product support 120 can be constrained. For example, the adapter 110 may form a walled channel, in which the seal is disposed within the walled channel. The walls of the channel may constrain the movements of the seal and/or the cosmetic product support 120. In one embodiment, the seal 115 may be a motorized component. The cosmetic product holder 120 can move as a result of the motorized component without requiring external force from a user.

There is a view of the underside of the body of the adapter 110, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The underside of the adapter body 110 may be approximately a circle since the adapter is a straight cylinder. A magnet 111 can be placed on the underside of the adapter. In one embodiment, the magnet 111 may be a uniform ring-shaped magnet, as illustrated in the . For example, the magnet 111 may have the shape of a washer. The ring-shaped magnet 111 can be attracted to and connected to a magnet disposed along the circumference of one end of the motion stabilizer. In some embodiments, the adapter body 110 can be connected to the motion stabilizer in any orientation due to the ring-shaped magnet 111. The adapter body 110 can be connected to the motion stabilizer with any rotation of the adapter 100 around the central axis of the adapter. In one embodiment, the adapter 100 may be a universal adapter and may connect a magnetic end of the motion stabilizer in any orientation regardless of the positioning and/or polarity of the magnets at the end of the stabilizer of movement. Any portion of the ring-shaped magnet 111 at the base of the adapter may contact the magnets on the motion stabilizer to connect the adapter to the motion stabilizer.

The ring-shaped magnet 111 of the present disclosure has an advantage over traditional motion stabilizer adapters. For example, some motion stabilizers may include two magnets located diametrically opposed to each other on a circular face of the motion stabilizer. Most traditional adapters include two magnets at the base for connection to a motion stabilizer. The adapter can only be connected to the motion stabilizer if the two magnets on the motion stabilizer are aligned with the two magnets in the same position on the adapter. In some implementations, the polarity of the magnets on the motion stabilizer may also differ such that each magnet on the motion stabilizer will only be attracted to one of the two magnets on the adapter. Limitations on traditional adapter orientation can cause problems for users attempting to connect the adapter to the motion stabilizer. For example, users may lack the precision of movement needed to align the magnets as needed for bonding. Additionally, the limitations on the orientation of the traditional adapter means that the orientation of the tool or instrument that is held by the applicator is also limited. When applying cosmetic products on or near the face, it may be desirable that the applicator can be attached at various angles and orientations or that the orientation of the applicator can be adjusted. For example, some mascara brushes are curved. The mascara brush should contact the eyelashes in such a way that the curvature of the brush follows the curvature of the eye. It can be very difficult to achieve this position if the adapter holding the mascara brush can only be connected to the motion stabilizer in one orientation, as with traditional adapters having a limited number of magnets in defined positions. In contrast, an adapter with a ring-shaped magnet, as on the , can be connected to the motion stabilizer in any orientation. The adapter can be rotated until the mascara brush, or other cosmetic tool, is in a desired orientation for application and then connected to the motion stabilizer with contact between the ring-shaped magnet and any magnet placed on the face of the movement stabilizer. The motion stabilizer can be maneuvered into various positions while the attached applicator and cosmetic also move. For example, the orientation of the connected applicator and the cosmetic product may change while the user applies the cosmetic product. Connecting the applicator to the motion stabilizer without orientation increases the range of movement of the connected cosmetic product.

In one embodiment, the adapter body 110 may include a ring gear, teeth, or similar alignment structures 116. The alignment structures 116 may be located at the base of the adapter and may be concentric with the ring-shaped magnet 111. In one embodiment, the alignment structures may be located along the wall inside the cutout at the lower end of the adapter. In some embodiments, the alignment structures 116 may fit into or interlock with corresponding alignment structures on the motion stabilizer when the adapter is connected to the motion stabilizer. The alignment structures 116 may limit rotation of the cosmetic applicator once the adapter has been connected to the motion stabilizer. Some motion stabilizers can rotate to counter any rotational force applied to the motion stabilizer so that a connection to the motion stabilizer (such as the cosmetic applicator) remains stable. The “anti-rotation” mechanism may be useful for users who experience sudden, unintentional movements while holding the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the alignment structures 116 may be a ring of raised pins or toothed structures that may fit into corresponding grooves or receptacles at the end of the motion stabilizer that is connected to the base of the adapter. In one embodiment, the alignment structures 116 may be a ring of recessed structures or a combination of raised and recessed structures that may fit into corresponding raised and/or recessed structures at the end of the stabilizer. movement. Adaptation of the alignment structures 116 into complementary structures at the end of the motion stabilizer can secure the cosmetic applicator in place when the adapter has been connected to the motion stabilizer. Any rotation of the movement stabilizer in order to counter an involuntary movement of the user will therefore be transmitted to the cosmetic product applicator to maintain the orientation of the cosmetic product applicator once the cosmetic product applicator is connected to the movement stabilizer.

The alignment structures 116 can provide a range of discrete orientations in which the adapter can be connected to the motion stabilizer. For example, the adapter can only be connected to the motion stabilizer when each of the alignment structures 116 of the is aligned with a corresponding recessed structure in the motion stabilizer. If the alignment structures 116 are not aligned with and resting on the recessed structures, the adapter will not be properly connected to the motion stabilizer. However, the symmetry of the repeated alignment structures 116 may still allow the adapter to be linked at a certain number of rotations (e.g., 10+ rotation options) for easy binding.

There shows how the adapter 100 holds a specific cosmetic applicator, such as a lipstick applicator, within the cosmetic holder 120. Although a lipstick applicator is shown, the Cosmetic product holder can hold many examples of applicators, such as mascara applicators and nail polish applicators, among other examples. Unlike the 1105 adapter of the , it can be seen that the cosmetic holder 120 holds the applicator at an angle perpendicular to the handle of the motion stabilizer 150. This provides a more relaxed and ergonomic hand position for the user when using the applicator of cosmetic product.

There is an illustration of the adapter 100 with a cutaway of the body of the adapter 110, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the adapter body 110 may include an outer shell 113, wherein the outer shell 113 encloses an inner body 114. The inner body 114 may be connected to a motion stabilizer via the magnetic bond described here with reference to the . In one embodiment, the cosmetic product support 120 may be connected to the outer casing 113. The connection of the cosmetic product support 120 to the outer casing 113 may allow movement of the cosmetic product support 120 which is independent of the movement of the inner body or movement stabilizer. The connection of the cosmetic product holder 120 to the outer casing 113 may be enclosed within the adapter body 110. In one embodiment, the cosmetic product holder 120 may be connected to the outer casing 113 on along a series of notches in the outer shell. The notches may be, for example, a series of indentations, grooves, teeth, or the like, such as the indented structures 117 of the . The position of the cosmetic holder 120 may be changed by moving the cosmetic holder 120 linearly along the series of notches, such that the cosmetic holder 120 may be secured in place at each of the notch structures. 117. In one embodiment, the base of the cosmetic product holder 120 may include a projection that fits into each of the notch structures 117. The projection may engage when positioned at or against each of the notch structures 117 for temporarily locking the cosmetic product holder 120 in an inclined position within a single plane. The face plane (aperture) of the cosmetic holder 120 may remain the same while the angular position of the cosmetic holder 120 may be adjusted. A force can be applied by a user to position the cosmetic product support 120 at any of the notch structures 117. The cosmetic product support 120 can thus be inclined relative to the central axis of the body of the cosmetic product. adapter 110 and the connected motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 may be connected to the adapter body 110 with a 2-axis adapter. The angle of the cosmetic holder 120 may be adjusted as described with reference to the notch structures 117. Additionally or alternatively, the plane of the opening of the cosmetic holder 120 may also be adjusted by rotation of the holder of cosmetic product 120 for movement along 2 axes. For example, the cosmetic product holder 120 may rotate axially at or near the point of connection to the adapter body 110. In one embodiment, the rotation of the cosmetic product holder 120 may be modulated with notches or structures similar to provide a number of fixed rotational positions of the cosmetic holder 120. For example, the cosmetic holder 120 or the adapter body 110 may include an internal gear or ratchet structure, wherein the product holder cosmetic 120 can be rotated a number of degrees to engage the teeth of the internal gear. The cosmetic holder 120 may be temporarily locked in a rotational position when the teeth are engaged.

There is a side view of the adapter 100 with a cutaway of the body of the adapter 110, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The inner body 114 of the adapter body 110 may form the chamber 112, as described herein. Various shapes and dimensions of the chamber 112 are compatible with the present adapter 100. In one embodiment, the outer casing 113 may extend beyond the end of the inner body 114. The outer casing 113 may surround the point of connection of the adapter 100 to a motion stabilizer or other compatible structure and can prevent the adapter 100 from being moved from the connected structure. In some embodiments, the magnetic ring may be formed at the base of the interior body 114.

There is a transparent view of the outer casing 113 of the adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The outer casing 113 may form a cavity surrounding the inner body 114. In one embodiment, the inner body 114 may rotate relative to the outer casing 113 while the outer casing 113 and/or the cosmetic product holder 120 are fixed in place and do not rotate. For example, the inner body 114 may rotate in order to counter unintended rotational movement of the motion stabilizer or adapter 100. The rotation of the inner body 114 is not transmitted to the cosmetic product holder 120 since the holder of cosmetic product 120 is not in contact with the inner body 114. Likewise, the adaptation of the outer casing 113 around the inner body 114 may include a space between the outer casing 113 and the walls of the inner body 114 of so that the rotation of the interior body 114 is not transmitted to the exterior envelope 113.

There is a transparent view of the interior body 114 of the adapter 100, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The inner casing 114 may form the chamber 112, as described herein. The chamber 112 can extend to the upper part of the interior body. In one embodiment, chamber 112 may be formed as a central cylinder with two cylinders adjacent to the central cylinder, as shown in Figure . The shape of the chamber 112 and the symmetry of the chamber 112 may depend on the intended connection to a motion stabilizer or other structure. In one embodiment, the shape of chamber 112 may depend on the desired movement of adapter 100. For example, an infinitely symmetric chamber may be connected to a motion stabilizer in any orientation and may remain stationary when the motion stabilizer rotates. In another example, a chamber with limited axes of symmetry can result in a fixed number of orientations at which the adapter can be connected to the motion stabilizer.

In one embodiment, bonding the cosmetic applicator to the motion stabilizer may activate at least one sensor to indicate that the adapter body 110 has been successfully bonded to the motion stabilizer. The at least one sensor may be, for example, a Hall effect sensor which can detect and respond to the magnetic field produced by the adapter and/or the motion stabilizer. In one embodiment, the at least one sensor may be a pressure-activated sensor. Variants of sensors known to those skilled in the art may be compatible with the systems and devices disclosed here. In one embodiment, the at least one sensor can detect when the cosmetic product applicator has not been connected to the motion stabilizer correctly. For example, a Hall effect sensor can detect a partial magnetic field from the adapter with a magnitude that is less than an expected magnitude. The partial magnetic field may indicate that a portion of the ring-shaped magnet on the adapter is physically shielded or has failed to produce a magnetic field. In one embodiment, data from the at least one sensor may be used to notify a user to inspect the cosmetic applicator or reattach the cosmetic applicator.

In one embodiment, the adapter 100 may include one or more sensors and/or an integrated circuit. The one or more sensors may include, but are not limited to, pressure sensors, light sensors, weight sensors, voltage or force sensors, a Hall effect sensor, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, or similar. Data from the one or more sensors may be used to identify when a cosmetic product has been inserted into or connected to the cosmetic product applicator. In one embodiment, data from the one or more sensors may be used to identify physical features of a linked cosmetic product, such as a size, shape or weight of the linked cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the data from the one or more sensors may relate to movement of the cosmetic product applicator 100 or movement of a connected component, such as the connected cosmetic product or the movement stabilizer. In one embodiment, data from the one or more sensors may be transmitted from the cosmetic applicator to a remote device, such as a server or user device. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator may receive data, including instructions, from the same remote device or a second remote device. Additional Network Details

In one embodiment, the system described above includes the functionality to auto-detect adapters to enable protocols specific to the motion stabilizing device 150. For example, the motion stabilizing device 150 may perform auto-detection of different adapters which are used for different cosmetic products such as lipstick, mascara, etc. As soon as the adapter is connected to the handle of the motion stabilizing device 150, the handle will automatically recognize which style of adapter (e.g., lipstick versus mascara) is connected and will load a specific set of protocols developed for that specific application .

There shows a block diagram of the communication hardware elements in the stabilizer device 150 and the adapter. The adapter includes a communications interface 701 and the receiving portion of the stabilizing device includes a communications interface 702. The communications interface, in one example, is a near field communications (NFC) interface (where element 702 is a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader configured to read an RFID tag 701). Furthermore, the receiving portion of the stabilizing device includes the Hall effect sensor 704 described above. Thus, the RFID reader can be activated in response to the Hall effect sensor 704 detecting the insertion of the adapter 100. Alternatively, each of the interfaces 701 and 702 functions as Bluetooth interfaces in another example, such as interfaces of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) type.

Interface 702 in the receiving portion is connected to PCBA 703 which is coupled to or includes memory 705 which stores various protocol information.

Once the device 150 recognizes the adapter 100 that is present, it receives information about the specific adapter type based on information stored on the communications interface 701. The communications interface 702 then communicates the information to the PCBA 703, which stores specific protocols in the software device that target specific gestures and movements for the specific adapter connected (i.e. if a lipstick adapter is attached, the device will call gesture protocols for lipstick lips)

For example, as shown in , a first set of protocols 801 for a lipstick may include specific parameters initial angles of orientation of the stabilizer together with settings for pressure sensitivity, power consumption, and initial extension of the lipstick . While a second different set of protocols 802 for a mascara may include different specific parameters initial angles of orientation of the stabilizer in conjunction with settings for pressure sensitivity, power consumption, and saturation of the mascara.

• Désactiver la rotation axiale de l’adaptateur par rapport à la poignée
• Régler la vitesse de moteur à 100 % pour les ajustements les plus rapides possibles
• Placer l’adaptateur dans le réglage angulaire « accueil » initial pour la meilleure orientation d’application

There may be multiple adjustments for each protocol depending on the adapter and applicator. For example, with lipstick, it is desirable to remove the axial rotation of the adapter relative to the handle since this can sometimes cause unwanted or unexpected movements for the user. It is also desirable to limit the amount of bending, and to create an initial "home position" since the hand holding position may be different for lipstick and mascara. Additionally, it is desirable to change the speed of the motors so that the mascara is slightly slower so that there is less risk of unintentional movements in the immediate vicinity of the eyes. An example of additional lipstick protocol features is as follows.

• Disable axial rotation of the adapter relative to the handle
• Set motor speed to 100% for the fastest adjustments possible
• Place the adapter in the initial "home" angular setting for the best application orientation

There shows a flowchart for performing auto-detection as discussed above. The steps are carried out at the level of the movement stabilizing device 150. In step 9001, the communication interface 702 detects the presence of the adapter 100. For example, when the communication interface 702 is an RFID reader and that the communication interface 701 is an RFID tag, these elements can perform an initial handshake before establishing a communication channel, as understood in the art.

In step 9002, after a communication channel is established between the communication interfaces 701 and 702, the communication interface 701 transmits identification information to the communication interface 702. The identification information indicates the type of adapter as discussed above.

In step 9003, the communication interface 702 transmits the received identification information to the PCBA 703 which is on board the stabilizing device, and the PCBA 703 retrieves the protocols stored on a local memory which correspond to the type of adapter identified .

In step 9003, the PCBA 703 controls the configuration of the motion stabilizing device according to the stored protocols after it is detected that the adapter is connected to the motion stabilizing device.

With the above procedures, not only will the motion stabilizer device recognize that an adapter is present, but it will recognize if it is a specific adapter used for lipstick, mascara, or others. Once the device recognizes which adapter is present, it invokes specific protocols in the device's software that target specific gestures and movements for the specific adapter connected (i.e. if a lipstick adapter is connected, the device will use lipstick gesture protocols)

In one embodiment, as shown in the , the system described above includes automated reversal or switching of the orientation of the adapter after application to provide an "eraser" feature 1010 to correct any errors made by the user.

As shown on the , the eraser itself can have different shapes, diameters, and materials to be specifically designed for different cosmetic product applicators. In the example of the , for a tube of lipstick, an eraser base 1030 may have a larger diameter to accommodate the diameter of the lipstick base itself, and the tip of the eraser 1020 may have a first cuboid shape to accommodate larger spots. Alternatively, in the example of the , for a mascara brush, an eraser base 1031 may have a relatively smaller diameter to accommodate the diameter of the mascara brush handle, and the tip of the eraser 102 may have a narrower tapered end for treating precise scrubbing operations.

In one embodiment, the shows a tray 1200 which is used to hold the different erasers 1010 before insertion on the cosmetic product applicator. The tray 1200 includes a plurality of slots 1201 and 1202 for holding the different types of erasers described above.

There shows a side view of the plate 1200 with a transparent view of the different erasers 1010 inserted therein. For example, first eraser 1010a is inserted into slot 1201 and a second eraser 1010b is inserted into slot 1202. Each slot includes a chamber 1210 having a bottom surface 1215. The size of the chamber and the depth of the bottom surface vary depending on the specific type of gum.

As shown on the , the motion stabilizing device with the adapter 100 connected thereto, and with a mascara applicator inserted into the adapter, can be moved in a downward motion to receive the eraser 1010b. The force of gum 1010b on the bottom surface of chamber 1215 will force the gum to be connected to the end of the cosmetic applicator. The base 1031 of the eraser 1010b, or the base 1030 of the eraser 1010a, is made of a material having a high coefficient of friction such that it "clings" to the end of the product applicator cosmetic. Such a material is known in the art, and is for example rubber. The interior surface of the eraser base may include ribs to provide additional friction and gripping force so that it remains firmly seated on the tip of the cosmetic applicator.

Regarding the material of the tip of the eraser 1020 or 1021, this can be made of polyester as is known in the art since it is a hydrophobic material which adheres well to base products. of oil. The eraser tip form factor is fibrous in nature, but not limited to it.

As described above, the motion stabilizer can rotate in order to rotate the cosmetic product connected to the cosmetic product applicator. However, the shows an alternative embodiment in which the rotation of the adapter is controlled to be caused within the adapter itself. In this embodiment, as shown on the , the adapter 100 includes a miniature rotation motor 1310 as understood in the art. The rotation motor includes a shaft 1320 which is connected to the cosmetic holder 120. The motor is further connected to a power source 1330, which may be a "button cell" as known in the art. In an alternative embodiment, the adapter may receive power from the stabilizing device 150 through the stabilizing device's receiving interface.

The motor and power source 1330 are further connected to a microprocessor 1320. The microprocessor controls the rotation of the cosmetic holder 120.

To use the eraser 1010 on the back of the cosmetic product applicator, the cosmetic product support 120 is caused to rotate approximately 180° either by the motor 1310 or by the rotation of the movement stabilizing device 150.

There are multiple options for triggering the rotation of the cosmetic applicator so that the eraser is facing the user. A first option is a manual button (not shown) on the stabilizer device itself. A second option is voice activation where the user audibly issues a voice command (such as “erase”). The motion stabilizer device 150 includes a microphone (not shown) to enable reception of the voice command, and the motion stabilizer is further configured with voice recognition software to process the command (one of a plurality of activation commands). which will be discussed below). A third option is that the motion stabilizing device automatically recognizes that a cosmetic application session has been completed, and it automatically rotates the cosmetic holder. This recognition may be based on a movement or pressure delay detected by the device exceeding a predetermined threshold.

In one embodiment, as shown in the , the motion stabilizing device is configured to cause small movements of the eraser when it detects that pressure is applied to the eraser. This allows the user to avoid attempting to make small “swiping” movements to clean up any stains or errors in the cosmetic application process. A default movement type can be started, such as sideways movement, up and down movement, or circular movement.

Alternatively, the specific type of sweeping motion can be controlled by the user through a voice command. For example, the user can dictate a command such as "erase with a sideways swipe at X%" or "erase with an up and down swipe at Y%" or "erase with a circular swipe at Z %”. The percentage specified by the user can be a relative amount of distance that the eraser travels in each direction, so that the user can cause small or large movements of the eraser as needed.

There shows a flowchart for the operation of the eraser feature according to one embodiment. In step 1501, the microprocessor or motion stabilizing device receives a trigger to rotate the eraser so that it faces the user. The trigger can be any of the three triggers discussed above. In step 1502, the microprocessor or motion stabilizing device controls the rotation of the cosmetic product holder 180°. In step 1503, the motion stabilizing device controls the eraser to make small movements to perform the "swiping" action of the eraser. This step is optional and can be triggered based on sensing pressure of the eraser against the user's skin, or based on receiving a voice command from the user. In step 1504, when the user has finished performing the exfoliation operation, the microprocessor or the motion stabilizing device controls the rotation of the cosmetic product holder 180° so that the cosmetic product applicator is again facing the user.

In one embodiment, the cosmetic product applicator may be inserted into, connected to, or coupled to a solid attachment apparatus (which may be referred to as a "base" or "display stand" or "assist display stand" throughout). throughout this specification). There shows the solid fixation apparatus with the motion stabilizing device and other features which will be described in more detail below. The secure attachment apparatus may include one or more mechanical components configured to securely secure a tool or cosmetic product and to perform one or more functions with the cosmetic product.

The present inventors recognize that for individuals with movement disorders, assistance is needed in setup and preparation prior to makeup application in addition to the actual application of makeup. The solid fixation apparatus described here provides additional functions to assist the user in setup and preparation for cosmetic applications.

Additional functions may include, but are not limited to, opening, separating, extending, extruding, rotating, shaking, mixing, closing and/or clamping the tool or cosmetic product. In particular, the one or more functions may be particularly useful when the cosmetic product includes more than one component. For example, a mascara tube includes a cap, the cap connected to a mascara brush, and a body, the body containing the mascara formula. The cap must be rotated relative to the body so that the threads on the inside of the cap align with the threads on the body in order to open or close the mascara tube. In another example, a liner pencil may include a cap that covers the tip of the pencil. The cap must be removed to use the liner pencil and replaced to cover the tip of the pencil when the liner is not in use. In these and other cases, there is often a narrow opening (e.g., body opening, cap opening) in one component of the cosmetic product into which another component of the cosmetic product is inserted. A user must align the first component with the opening of the second component. Precise linear motion is then required to insert the cosmetic component into the opening or to remove the cosmetic component from the opening for use. Alignment and movement may be difficult for a user who exhibits hand tremors or other involuntary movements. In some embodiments, opening and closing a cosmetic product may require rotational (rotary) motion or a combination of translational and rotational motions. Additional similar movements may be necessary during the cosmetic application process. For example, a user may need to insert the mascara brush into the barrel to collect more formula with the mascara brush in order to continue applying mascara. These movements may be difficult for users with a weak grip, limited range of motion, or limited control over their fine motor skills. Each component of the cosmetic tool must be securely attached to apply the correct force and leverage necessary for the various functions described here. The solid fixing apparatus of the present disclosure can securely fix one or more components of a cosmetic tool to facilitate any function of or interaction between the components of the cosmetic tool. In one embodiment, the solid attachment apparatus may limit the movement of the cosmetic products to counter the effects of involuntary movements of the user. In one embodiment, the solid attachment apparatus may apply force to the one or more components. In one embodiment, the solid fastening apparatus may transform an input force into an appropriate applied force on the one or more components.

There is an illustration of the solid fastening apparatus, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The solid attachment apparatus 300 may include a base 310. The base may form one or more openings and/or chambers for securely attaching a cosmetic product or the cosmetic applicator 100. For example, the solid attachment assembly 300 may include a vertical chamber 311 within the base terminating at an opening at the surface of the base 310. The solid attachment assembly 300 may further include a first horizontal chamber 312, the horizontal chamber being a channel disposed across a portion of the surface of the base 310 and terminating at an end of the base 310. The solid fastening assembly 300 may further include a second horizontal chamber 314, the second horizontal chamber 314 being a channel disposed across the width of the base 310 at the surface of the base 310. Cosmetic products and/or cosmetic product applicators, such as the adapter 100 of the , can be inserted into the chambers 311, 312, 314. Cosmetic products and/or cosmetic product applicators can be securely fixed in various positions in the chambers. For example, a cosmetic product may be securely fixed in an upright position in the vertical chamber 311. The cosmetic product may alternatively be securely fixed in a horizontal position in the first horizontal chamber 312 or the second horizontal chamber 314. Various dimensions, depths , and room shapes are compatible with this device. In some embodiments, a chamber may be an inclined channel. A cosmetic product may be inserted into the chamber such that a first end of the cosmetic product is elevated relative to an opposite end of the cosmetic product. An inclined channel can be useful when the cosmetic product contains a liquid product so as not to spill the product. In one embodiment, the secure securing apparatus may include one or more clamping devices for securely securing a tool or cosmetic product in place within a chamber. The tightening device may include, for example, a strap that can be wrapped around a portion of the tool or cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the clamp may be self-securing or may be attached to the base. According to one example, the tightening device may be a strip of Velcro fabric. In one embodiment, the base may include one or more motorized components to apply force to a cosmetic product that is securely attached by the apparatus. In one embodiment, a motorized component may be disposed within or around a chamber in the base, as described in more detail here.

In one embodiment, the chambers for securely attaching the cosmetic products may be located above the base 310 or may be raised above the base 310. For example, a tube or sheath may be disposed above of a rod or a platform on the surface of the base 310. The tube can be a semi-cylindrical shape forming a chamber. The tube can be raised above the base 310 so that an inserted cosmetic product can be accessed from various angles or positions. In one embodiment, the tube may be connected to the rod or platform via a joint, such as a ball joint. The angle of the tube can be adjusted by applying force to the tube. As another example, the chamber may be formed by a vertical tube disposed on the upper surface of the base 310. A cosmetic product may be inserted into the opening of the vertical tube such that the entire cosmetic product is always external at base 310.

There is an illustration of a solid fastening apparatus 300, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The body of the solid attachment apparatus may include a track 325, in which a carriage 322 may be coupled to the track 325 and may move along the track, for example along a rail 328. In some modes embodiment, the carriage 322 can be removably coupled to the track. For example, the carriage 322 may be magnetically connected to the track. In one embodiment, the cart 322 may include an overhang, wherein the overhang wraps around a portion along the length of the track to securely attach the cart to the track. The cart can slide along the track since the overhang is wrapped loosely around the track and does not impede lateral movement of the cart along the track. In one embodiment, the cart may include one or more wheels or gears, wherein the one or more wheels are secured in grooves disposed lengthwise along the track and are capable of rolling along the track to transport the cart. Track 325 may guide and limit the range of movement of carriage 322. In some embodiments, track 325 may extend outwardly from base 310 of the solid link such that the coupled carriage may move toward and away from base 310. In some embodiments, carriage 322 may be connected to an arm extending from base 310 and coupled to track 325. The arm may facilitate movement of the trolley 322 along the track.

The carriage 322 can form a chamber for securely fixing a tool or cosmetic product. The carriage 322 may be, for example, a cylindrical or semi-cylindrical sheath, in which a tool or a cosmetic product can be inserted into the sheath. In some embodiments, the carriage 322 can securely attach the adapter 100 of the . The cart 322 may include a structural or material feature that securely secures the cosmetic applicator in the cart. As an example implementation, the cart 322 may include at least one magnet, wherein the magnet at the base of the cosmetic applicator may be connected to the at least one magnet. in the cart 322. Other or additional features for securely securing the cosmetic applicator 100 may include, but are not limited to, a snap-fit feature or a coating of interior material such as rubber that is configured to grip the cosmetic applicator 100. For example, the carriage 322 may include a set of detent projections, or teeth. Force may be applied to twist the projections and seat the adapter body 100 beyond the projections to be securely fixed in the chamber formed by the carriage. In some embodiments, the cosmetic applicator may be inserted into the cart while the cosmetic applicator is connected to the motion stabilizer 150.

There shows a cross section of a specific implementation of the track and carriage according to one embodiment, which is achieved using a linear slide. There shows outer housing 326 of track 325. Cart 326 includes a saddle-shaped portion that is curved to hold the mascara handle. Below the carriage is a rail 328 which is also seen from above on the . The carriage houses a set of bearings 329 which allow the carriage to slide along the rail 328. Linear bearing slides are well understood in the art and are described in detail, for example, in US Patent No. 3,897,119 and US Patent No. 6,733,097.

A pushing force may be applied to the carriage 322 to slide the carriage and the connected cosmetic applicator and cosmetic product along the track 325. In one embodiment, a first cosmetic component may be securely fixed in the carriage 322 and a second cosmetic component can be securely fixed in a chamber 314 on the base 310 of the solid fixing apparatus. Track 325 may be aligned with chamber 314 such that the first cosmetic component may be inserted into the second cosmetic component as carriage 322 slides along the track toward chamber 314. In this manner, only one force may be applied to the carriage 322 to cause linear movement. A pushing force may be applied at various points on the cart, the cosmetic applicator, or the cosmetic product to move the cart assembly along the track. The pushing force only needs to have a force component parallel to the track to cause movement along the track.

Besides a manual pushing force, the cart can be controlled to move up and down the track by hydraulic means, pneumatic means, or it can be powered by electrical means such as linear actuation, as understood in art.

In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator may be removably coupled to track 325. For example, track 325 may include a magnetic rail running along the length of the track. The magnet at the base of the adapter 100 may be connected to the magnetic rail, and the adapter 100 may slide along the track 325. Other or additional mechanical, structural and material features described herein and known to those skilled in the art can be used to couple the adapter 100 directly to the track 325. The adapter 100 can later be removed from the track 325 to be connected to a motion stabilizer or used otherwise. In certain embodiments, the tool or cosmetic product can be coupled directly to track 325.

Linking the cosmetic applicator to track 325 can give a user more control over the movement of the tool or securely attached cosmetic product. For example, it may be difficult for a user to pick up a cosmetic product or a motion stabilizer and move the cosmetic product at the same time. It may also be difficult for users to take a first cosmetic component and insert the first cosmetic component into an opening in a second cosmetic component or to remove the first cosmetic component from the opening. These openings may be narrow and require the user to stabilize both the first and second cosmetic components for insertion or removal. The strong fixing assembly can securely fix and stabilize the cosmetic components and any movement thereof. When the cosmetic product is securely fixed in the cart 322, the user can apply a pushing force to the cart 322 to move the tool or cosmetic product. In some embodiments, the movement of the carriage may be aligned with the position of a cosmetic product securely attached in the base 310 of the solid attachment apparatus. For example, the body of a mascara tube may be securely secured in channel 314 of base 310. The cap of the mascara tube, which forms the mascara brush that is applied to the eyelashes, may be securely secured in a cosmetic product applicator. The cosmetic product applicator can be connected to the trolley 322. The opening of the body of the mascara tube can face the mascara brush. The height of the carriage can be set by track 325 so that the connected mascara brush is at the same height as, or more specifically at a center of, the opening of the mascara tube body. Cart 322 can be pushed along track 325 in only one direction toward and away from the mascara tube body. The carriage 322 can be pushed towards the mascara tube body until the brush is inserted into the tube body. The carriage 322 can also be pushed away from the mascara tube body until the brush is completely removed from the tube body. The user does not need to align the mascara brush with the opening in the tube body while pushing the mascara brush. In addition, track 325 can constrain the movement of the mascara brush. For example, the mascara brush will not move laterally since the brush is constrained by the carriage 322 and the movement of the carriage 322 is constrained by the track 325. Any sudden shake or movement of the user's hand will not derail the carriage 322 and will not cause lateral movement. Cart 322 can help the user open and close the mascara tube, as well as reapply the mascara formula to the mascara brush.

According to one example, the mobile cart can also be used to shake or mix a cosmetic product. For example, a tube of cosmetic fluid can be placed in the cart and a pushing force can be applied to move the cart back and forth along the track. The movement of the cart can shake the cosmetic fluid for a desired effect, such as mixing or removing the fluid from the walls of the tube. The alignment of the cart with the base and the constrained movement of the arm may allow necessary movement of the mascara cap for users who would otherwise be unable to perform these functions.

Various orientations, widths and lengths of the track 325 are compatible with the solid fixing apparatus of the . In some embodiments, track 325 may be approximately parallel to the base. The cosmetic or cosmetic applicator 100 may be coupled to track 325 above the track, below the track, or to the side of the track. In some embodiments, track 325 may extend upward from base 310. In one example, a vertical force may be applied to a cosmetic applicator coupled to the track to move the cosmetic product toward the down, toward the base, or up, away from the base. In some embodiments, track 325 may extend upward at a non-perpendicular angle from base 310.

In one embodiment, the track may contain more than one cosmetic product or cosmetic product applicator. As an example implementation, the track may include more than one magnet. A magnetic cosmetic product applicator can be connected to each magnet placed on the track. Each cosmetic applicator can be moved along the track independently. According to one embodiment, the track can be compressed for storage and deployed or extended for correct use. In one example, the track may include one or more hinges. The track can be folded at the one or more hinges to shorten the track when the track is not in use. In one embodiment, a hinge may be located at or near the connection of the track to the base. In one example, the track may be a telescopic track. A telescopic track can be folded by pushing on the end of the track so that the portions along the length of the track fit together. The telescopic track can be deployed by pulling at the end of the track so that the folded portions extend. In one embodiment, the track can be connected to the base with a hinge or a joint 327 in such a way that the track can pivot around at least one axis of rotation formed by the connection of the track to the base. For example, the track can be positioned against the base when the track is not in use. The track may then be pivoted away from the base and may extend outward from the base, for example, to be aligned with a cosmetic component being securely attached by the base.

In one embodiment, track 325 may be fixed in various positions and states. The track 325 and/or the base 310 may include at least one locking mechanism for locking the track in a position. For example, the track may be connected to the base with a hinge 327. The hinge may include a spring or stopper that provides force or resistance to lock the track in at least one position. The at least one position may correspond to an angle between the track and the base or to a distance between the track and the base. For example, the track may be locked in an open position, in which the track forms a straight line with a chamber in the base 310. In one position, the fixed position may be a maximum displacement of the track corresponding to a maximum possible rotation of a hinge tab around a hinge pin. In one embodiment, the hinge may be unlocked with a force applied to the track, such as a pushing force to return the track to a closed position against the base. In one embodiment, the track may lock in more than one position, wherein each position corresponds to a use case for the solid fastener assembly. For example, a first position may be aligned with a first opening in the base, a second position may be aligned with a second opening in the base, etc. In another example, the track positions may be vertical positions at an angle to the base. A first position may correspond to a first angle between the track and the base, a second position may correspond to a second angle between the track and the base, etc. Additional mechanisms or other mechanisms known to those skilled in the art for locking a rotating component can be implemented to fix the track in a position relative to the base. Advantageously, the fixed position of the track can be configured by mechanically connecting the track to the base. Thus, a user does not need to determine or estimate the position of the track that has the best alignment with the base. The user can simply move the track until the locking mechanism is activated and use the track in its fixed position.

There is a top view of a solid fastener assembly 300, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The base 310 of the solid fixation assembly 300 may form one or more chambers to securely attach the cosmetic components. For example, the solid fastener assembly 300 may include a vertical chamber 311 within the base terminating in an opening at the surface of the base 310. The solid fastener assembly 300 may further include a first horizontal chamber 312, the horizontal chamber being a channel disposed across a portion of the surface of the base 310 and terminating at one end of the base 310. The solid attachment assembly 300 may further include a second horizontal chamber 314, the second horizontal chamber 314 being a channel disposed across the width of the base 310 at the surface of the base 310. Cosmetic products and/or cosmetic product applicators, such as the adapter 100 of there , can be inserted into the chambers 311, 312, 314. Cosmetic products and/or cosmetic product applicators can be securely fixed in various positions in the chambers. For example, a cosmetic product may be securely fixed in an upright position in the vertical chamber 311. The cosmetic product may alternatively be securely fixed in a horizontal position in the first horizontal chamber 312 or the second horizontal chamber 314. The secure fixation may include a track 325 connected to the base 310. In some embodiments, a cart may be connected to the track 325, wherein the cart can securely attach a cosmetic product or a cosmetic product applicator such as the applicator 100 of the . There is an illustration of a track 325 in a closed position, in which the track 325 is positioned against the base 310. The track 325 may be connected to the base 310 with a hinge 327.

There is an illustration of a solid fastener assembly 300, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The base 310 of the solid fixation assembly 300 may form one or more chambers to securely attach the cosmetic components. For example, the solid fastener assembly 300 may include a vertical chamber 311 within the base terminating in an opening at the surface of the base 310. The solid fastener assembly 300 may further include a first horizontal chamber 312, the horizontal chamber being a channel disposed across a portion of the surface of the base 310 and terminating at one end of the base 310. The solid attachment assembly 300 may further include a second horizontal chamber 314, the second horizontal chamber 314 being a channel disposed across the width of the base 310 at the surface of the base 310. Cosmetic products and/or cosmetic product applicators, such as the adapter 100 of there , can be inserted into the chambers 311, 312, 314. Cosmetic products and/or cosmetic product applicators can be securely fixed in various positions in the chambers. For example, a cosmetic product may be securely fixed in an upright position in the vertical chamber 311. The cosmetic product may alternatively be securely fixed in a horizontal position in the first horizontal chamber 312 or the second horizontal chamber 314. The secure fixation may include a track 325 connected to the base 310. In some embodiments, a cart may be connected to the track 325, wherein the cart can securely attach a cosmetic product or a cosmetic product applicator such as the adapter 100 of the . The solid fastener assembly 300 may include a track 325 connected to the base 310 with a hinge 327. The track 325 may pivot about the axis of the hinge into an open position, as shown in Figure . The track may form a straight line extending from a horizontal chamber 314 in the base to the end of the track 325. In one embodiment, the open position of the track 325 may be the position corresponding at maximum rotation of the hinge 327. The track 325 and the horizontal chamber 314 are aligned in the open position. The carriage 322 may slide on the track 325 to the end of the horizontal chamber 314 at the edge of the base 310. The width of the track may be approximately the width of the chamber 314 or may be wider or wider. narrower than room 314.

The solid fixation assembly 300 may include various apparatus configured to securely attach and move a cosmetic product. There is an illustration of the solid fastening apparatus, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, a mechanical arm 321 may be connected to the base 310 of the solid attachment apparatus. The arm 321 can securely fix a cosmetic product and can control the movement of the securely fixed cosmetic product. In some embodiments, arm 321 may increase the range of motion of the cosmetic product and may allow greater degrees of freedom than other structures. In one embodiment, arm 321 may be connected to base 310 with a joint, such as a ball joint. The arm 321 can tilt or pivot in at least one direction relative to the fixed base 310. In another embodiment, the arm 321 can be fixed. In one embodiment, arm 321 may be articulated such that arm 321 can be folded and unfolded. In one embodiment, the arm 321 can be flexed. For example, a first portion of the arm may extend upward from the upper surface of the base and be perpendicular to the base 310. The arm may be flexed at a joint, and a second portion of the arm beyond the joint can extend in only one direction and can be configured with a range of movement. In one embodiment, the arm may be curved. The arm 321 can be connected to a carriage 322, in which the carriage 322 can form a chamber for securely fixing a tool or a cosmetic product, or the adapter 100 of the . According to one embodiment, the carriage 322 can pivot relative to the arm 321. For example, the carriage 322 can be connected to the arm 321 with a ball joint, such that the carriage 322 can rotate around the ball joint.

In one embodiment, the carriage 322 can move when the arm 321 pivots around the connecting joint between the arm 321 and the base 310. In one embodiment, the arm 321 can pivot around a fixed point, such as than a joint, along the arm 321. For example, the arm 321 may have a joint (e.g., a pinned joint, a ball joint) along the length of the arm, in which a portion of the arm fits extending beyond the joint can pivot at the joint while the portion of the arm below the joint is fixed. Other mechanical joints and fixed points allowing the movement of a component connected to the arm are compatible with the device currently disclosed. In one embodiment, the degree of rotation or movement of arm 321 may be limited. For example, arm 321 may include a pinned joint. The rotation of the pin in the pinned joint may be constrained, thereby limiting the movement of the arm. In one embodiment, one or more joints may be configured such that different amounts of force must be applied to move the arm in different directions or dimensions. For example, one or more joints in the arm may be configured such that more force must be applied to move the arm in one z-axis direction (e.g., up and down) than to move the arm in one direction of the x-axis (for example, side to side). The carriage 322 connected to the arm 321 can thus move in the constrained directions. A user may apply a pushing or pulling force to the cart 322 to move the cart 322 in one direction. The arm 321 can control the direction of movement of the cart 322 and can constrain the movement of the cart 322. It may be easier for a user to push the cart 322 to achieve movement of a connected cosmetic than to pick up and move the cosmetic product itself. The constrained movement of the cart 322 may also prevent the user from accidentally moving the cosmetic product as a result of any shaking or unintentional movement. In one embodiment, the movement of the carriage 322 may follow a curved path, in which the curvature of the path is dependent on the length of the arm. In one embodiment, the path of the arm can be configured by the fixed positions and movements of the arm so that the cart 322 is aligned with a chamber in the base 310. A user can then apply a pushing force to the cart 322 to move a connected cosmetic toward and away from the chamber for any of the functions that have been described herein.

In some embodiments, movement of a cosmetic product or cosmetic product applicator relative to the base of the solid attachment assembly may be automated. The cosmetic product or the cosmetic product applicator may be connected to a cart, wherein the cart is connected to a track or an arm. As noted above, the cart may be controlled to move up and down the track by hydraulic means, pneumatic means, or it may be powered by electrical means such as linear actuation, as understood in art. The movement of the cart may be automated by at least one motorized component such that the cart can move without external force being applied to the cart or cosmetic product by the user. In one embodiment, movement of the cosmetic product or cosmetic applicator may be controlled with input from a switch, button, joystick, or similar user interface. In one embodiment, movement of the cosmetic product or cosmetic product applicator may be controlled using an application, such as a mobile application. The application may be configured to initiate transmission of instructions relating to the movement of the cosmetic product or the cosmetic product applicator to the solid attachment assembly.

In one embodiment, data from at least one sensor may be used to initialize, configure, or terminate movement of the attached cosmetic or cosmetic applicator. For example, the cart may include at least one sensor disposed on or inside the cart. The at least one sensor may be a physical sensor, such as a pressure sensor, a light sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, or a Hall effect sensor. Readings from the at least one sensor may indicate when a cosmetic product or cosmetic applicator is connected to the cart. For example, the cosmetic applicator can cause an increase in pressure on the internal walls of the cart. In another example, the cosmetic applicator may block ambient light from reaching the cart. In another example, the cosmetic product applicator can reflect light which is transmitted by an IR sensor placed on or inside the cart. In one embodiment, the sensor may detect when a cosmetic applicator is connected to the cart based on a set of circuits integrated into the cosmetic applicator. For example, the circuitry in the cosmetic applicator may be configured for a wireless communications protocol. A sensor or other set of integrated circuits in the linear slide can be configured for the same wireless communication protocol. The proximity of the cosmetic applicator to the cart may trigger signal transmission between the cosmetic applicator and the cart over the wireless communication protocol. The proximity or connection of a cosmetic product applicator to the cart can activate the movement of the cart. Likewise, removing a cosmetic applicator from the cart may end cart movement. In certain embodiments, the movement of the carriage may be dependent on the type of cosmetic product connected to the cosmetic product applicator. Information about the cosmetic product may be detected by a sensor or may be input to a device or appliance by a user. The device or apparatus may include, but is not limited to, a personal device, as will be described in more detail herein.

In one example, the base of the cart can be connected to at least one motorized wheel, in which the at least one motorized wheel can rest on track 325 of the to the . The motorized wheel can be activated to rotate and roll along the track in response to an electrical signal being transmitted to the solid mounting assembly. The cart can thus roll along the track without external force being applied to the cart by the user. In one embodiment, the track may be connected to a motorized component, wherein the motorized component may translate the track or a portion of the track. For example, the track may be a telescopic track, in which a portion of the track is in contact with a motorized wheel or gear. The portion of the track may rest above or below the wheel. In one embodiment, the wheel may be connected to the side of the track. Rotation of the motorized wheel can linearly translate the portion of the track to collapse or extend the track. The cart can be connected to the portion of the track that is folded or extended. The cart can be transported closer and further from the base as the track folds and expands. In one embodiment, the motorized component may be disposed inside the base and may be in contact with a portion of the track which extends into the base. The motorized component may rotate or be activated to apply force in a first direction to the track and further retract the track into the base. The motorized component can also rotate or be activated to apply force in an opposite direction to extend the track out of the base.

In one embodiment, the arm 321 of the may include at least one motorized component for automated movement of the arm. For example, a joint of the arm may be configured to rotate in response to an electrical signal transmitted to the solid mounting assembly. The arm and/or connected cart can move without any application of force directly to the arm or connected cart. In one embodiment, the arm may be controlled with input from a switch, button, joystick, or similar user interface. In one embodiment, movement of the arm may be controlled using an application, such as a mobile application. In one embodiment, at least one sensor may be disposed in the connected arm or cart, the at least one sensor including any of the sensors that have been described herein. Data from the at least one sensor may be used to initialize, configure or terminate movement of the arm and/or connected cart.

In one embodiment, and as will be discussed in a specific example below, it is possible not only to reinsert the cosmetic product applicator into its reservoir, but also to rotate it. For example, with mascara the applicator is guided/inserted into the cosmetic reservoir (i.e. mascara container) and then a motor spins the applicator inside the reservoir to fully coat the applicator with the formula cosmetic.

Linear motion is an example of motion that can be enabled or automated by the solid fastener assembly of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, additional movements and types of movement may be enabled by the solid attachment assembly. For example, rotation of a tool or cosmetic product may be necessary to open the cosmetic product, close the cosmetic product, or apply a formula to a tool. In many cases, a cosmetic product having a tube-shaped body and a cap (e.g., concealer, lip gloss, mascara) may have a threaded connection between the tube-shaped body and the cap. The threads on the inner wall of the cap must be aligned with the threads on the outer wall of the body to convert a rotation of the cap or body into a linear translation of the components toward or away from each other. The cap must be placed over the opening of the body and then turned in one direction (for example, clockwise) in order to close the product. Likewise, the cap must be rotated in a direction opposite to the first direction (for example, counterclockwise) in order to be removed from the body. In these cases, the cap and body must each be rotated in opposite directions, or one component must be rotated while the second component is fixed. Rotating both the cap and body in the same direction is ineffective for opening and closing the tube but can be helpful for agitating the formula inside the tube.

In some embodiments, a cosmetic product applicator may be securely attached to the solid attachment assembly and the attached cosmetic product may undergo both translation and rotational movement. In one embodiment, the cosmetic applicator may rotate the attached cosmetic product. The support for the cosmetic product applicator may be an approximately cylindrical ring or sheath, in which the support is in contact with the connected cosmetic product which is inserted into the support. In one embodiment, a motor may be connected to the mount. The motor can rotate the bracket around the central axis of the bracket. Rotation of the support causes the connected cosmetic product to rotate in the same direction and with approximately the same velocity. In some embodiments, the support can rotate when the cosmetic product applicator is connected to the motion stabilizer. Rotation of the holder and the attached cosmetic product can automate the movement necessary to open or close the attached cosmetic product.

In one embodiment, media rotation may be configured manually or automatically. Cosmetic products vary in size and can be designed with different threads between the cap and the body. Each product may require a different number of rotations to fully open or close the product. In one embodiment, the holder can rotate a defined number of times, the defined number of times being based on the cosmetic product that is connected to the cosmetic product applicator. According to one embodiment, the cosmetic product applicator may include at least one sensor configured to determine a weight, a dimension, or another physical property of the cosmetic product which is connected to the cosmetic product applicator in order to define the number of rotations. In one embodiment, the number of rotations may be set based on information about the cosmetic product that has been input to a device in communication with the solid attachment assembly, as will be described in more detail here. In one embodiment, the defined number of times may be a maximum number of rotations that is necessary to unscrew or screw in a product. In one embodiment, the number of rotations may depend on a resistance to rotation of the connected cosmetic product. For example, when a cap is fully closed on a product, the cap may no longer rotate because the cap is flush with the body and there is no room for additional movement of the cap. The cosmetic applicator may include one or more sensors configured to detect a force, such as a frictional force between the carrier and the attached cosmetic product. If the force required to rotate the attached cosmetic product suddenly increases or increases above a threshold, the holder may stop rotating. Likewise, once the cap is unscrewed and completely decoupled from the body, there is no longer any resistance from physical contact between the cap and the body. The mount may also stop rotating as a result of a sudden decrease in force or a decrease below a threshold.

In one embodiment, the motion stabilizer can rotate or apply force to rotate the attached cosmetic product. For example, the motion stabilizer can rotate in order to rotate the cosmetic product connected to the cosmetic product applicator. In one embodiment, the cosmetic product holder of the cosmetic product applicator may be concentric with the motion stabilizer. For example, the cosmetic product support may be a cylindrical sheath connected to the adapter of the cosmetic product applicator. The cylindrical sheath may be coaxial with the motion stabilizer and extend outwardly from the motion stabilizer. The connected cosmetic product can be inserted into the sheath and will also extend outward from the motion stabilizer along the same axis of the sheath and the motion stabilizer. The cosmetic product applicator can be connected to the linear slide of the solid fixing assembly. In one embodiment, the body of the cosmetic product applicator can engage in a carriage connected to a track such that the motion stabilizer and the connected cosmetic product are parallel to the track. The motion stabilizer can rotate, causing the cosmetic holder and the attached cosmetic to rotate as well. The cosmetic applicator can also slide along the track for simultaneous linear movement. The combined movements of the cosmetic product can align and couple the connected cosmetic product to another cosmetic component, such as a tube body, the tube body being securely secured by the base of the solid attachment assembly.

In one example, a chamber formed by the base of the solid fastener assembly may include a rotating component. The rotating component can rotate a tool or cosmetic product that is placed in the chamber. In one embodiment, a chamber formed by the base of the solid fixture may include a rotatable sheath forming a portion of the interior surface of the chamber. The sheath may be approximately cylindrical. The sheath can be connected to a motor, in which the motor can rotate the sheath around the central axis of the sheath. When a tool or a cosmetic product is placed inside the chamber, the walls of the rotating sheath may be in contact with the cosmetic product. The rotating sheath may exert a grip on the cosmetic product due to the tightness of the installation of the cosmetic product in the sheath. In one embodiment, the interior wall of the rotating sheath may include raised structures, such as teeth, to increase the contact surface area with the cosmetic product. Rotation of the rotating sheath can cause the cosmetic product to rotate in the same direction and with approximately the same rotational velocity. In one implementation, the cosmetic in the chamber may rotate while a cosmetic in the cosmetic applicator does not rotate. The cosmetic product in the cosmetic applicator can linearly move toward or away from the cosmetic product in the chamber while the cosmetic product in the chamber rotates to engage an opening or closing function.

Notably, opening and closing a threaded tube involves both rotation and linear movement due to the helical structure of the threads. Pure rotation while the body and cap are secured in place will not open or close the tube. Advantageously, the movable carriage of the solid attachment assembly described herein may allow linear movement of the cosmetic product toward and away from the base while the cosmetic product rotates for efficient opening and closing of the cosmetic product. The solid attachment assembly can align a first cosmetic component with a second cosmetic component. The cosmetic component can then be rotated and/or moved while connected to the solid attachment assembly. The user does not need to first align the components or insert the first component into the second component with any precision. The user can apply a single force, such as a pushing force, to the cart to move the attached cosmetic product. One or more of the movements of the cosmetic product connected to the cosmetic product applicator can be automated. For example, the cosmetic applicator may rotate the cosmetic product while a user pushes the cosmetic product along the track to open and close the cosmetic product. In another example, the cosmetic product applicator may rotate the cosmetic product while a motorized component causes the cosmetic product to translate to open and close the cosmetic product.

In one embodiment, the solid fastener assembly may be configured to open packaging surrounding a tool or cosmetic product. For example, cosmetics may be wrapped in plastic or placed inside a plastic case. Cosmetic product packaging may be difficult to open for a user with limited mobility, grip strength, or control of fine motor movements. In one embodiment, a cosmetic product surrounded by packaging may be connected to the solid attachment assembly. The solid fastener assembly can be used to apply the linear and rotational forces that have been described here in order to open the package. For example, a liner pencil may be wrapped in plastic packaging to prevent the pencil cap from being removed before purchasing the pencil. The plastic packaging may be a soft plastic, where rotating the cap relative to the pencil may rupture the packaging. The broken wrapper will lift off the pencil and cap and can be easily grabbed and peeled off the pencil. In one embodiment, the pencil may be placed in a chamber in the base of the solid attachment assembly. The pencil cap can be placed inside the cosmetic holder of a cosmetic applicator. The chamber can hold the pencil in place while the cosmetic applicator applies rotational force to the cap. Rotational force can cause the cap to rotate and tear the plastic packaging surrounding the cap. The packaging can then be removed to use the liner pencil. The cosmetic applicator and strong attachment assembly can reduce the number of steps and movements a user must make to open the package.

In one embodiment, the solid attachment assembly may include one or more connections, accessories, or the like for removing packaging surrounding a tool or cosmetic product. There is an illustration of a linkage 500 (cutting element) that may be used to remove packaging surrounding a cosmetic product, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The link 500 may be, for example, connected to a channel in the solid fixing assembly or the linear slide of the solid fixing assembly, as described herein. In one embodiment, the connection 500 may include a number of blades forming a cone with an opening at the top of the cone. The lamellae can be connected to a continuous ring forming a base of the cone. The lamellae may extend towards the tip of the cone with a separation between each of the lamellae. The bond 500 may be a semi-flexible material, such as plastic. In one embodiment, a tool or cosmetic product may be inserted into the link 500 through the wider base of the link and the top of the cone. The slats may flare outward as a result of force applied to the interior walls of the slats when the cosmetic product is inserted into the bond. The slats can flare outward to widen the opening at the top of the bond to accommodate cosmetic products of various shapes and diameters. There is an illustration of the connection 500, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, each lamella includes at least one sharp edge or point. The cutting point may be positioned at the end of the blade forming the apex of the cone and may be pointed inward toward the center of the apex. In one embodiment, each blade may have a flat side and a sharp side. For example, each lamella may have a sharper inner edge and a flatter outer edge or surface. There is a side view of the connection 500, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The cutting edge of the cover slip may contact a cosmetic product that is inserted through the top of the bond. In some embodiments, the cutting edges may be disposed along the length of the lamella such that the cutting edges are not exposed to the exterior surfaces of the bond. In one embodiment, the link may include a cover or sheath around the top of the link so that sharp edges do not pose a safety risk to anyone handling the link.

As an example use case, a cosmetic product wrapped in plastic may be inserted into the link 500 by passing the cosmetic product through the base of the link 500 and then through the opening at from the top of the connection. The sharp edges of the blades at the top of the bond may be in contact with the plastic surrounding the cosmetic product. The cosmetic product can then be removed through the opening at the top of the bond and the base of the bond. Sharp edges at the top may scratch, tear or scrape the packaging surrounding the cosmetic product. For example, a sharp edge in contact with the plastic packaging of the cosmetic product may pierce a hole in the packaging when the cosmetic product is pulled past the sharp edge. The connection can thus facilitate the removal of the packaging and the opening of the cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the link 500 can be placed inside one of the channels of the solid fixing assembly. The packaged cosmetic product can be placed in the linear slide and directed into the channel of the solid fixing assembly for insertion into the linkage. The linear slide can then be moved to remove the packaged cosmetic product from the linkage and tear the package.

As an additional function included in the solid fixing apparatus, the solid fixing apparatus automatically extends a lipstick tube stored therein so that it is extended to the optimum length for each use.

There shows a specific example of the solid fixing apparatus 300 making it possible to obtain certain particularities which have been mentioned above. On the , two rotating elements 361 and 362 are shown covering certain portions of the chamber 314. As will be shown below, when the mascara container is inserted into the chamber 314, the rotating element 361 "takes" the body of the container. The rotating member 362 is configured to take an end portion of the mascara cap which is connected to the mascara brush.

FIGS. 21B-21C show a side view of how the features in FIG. 21 make it possible to obtain certain effects when a mascara container and a mascara cap are actually inserted into the chamber 314.

On the , the mascara container 364 rests in the chamber 314. The mascara cap 366 rests on the carriage 322, which is coupled to the rail 328. The first rotating member 361 is in the chamber and takes up at least one upper half of the mascara container 364. The second rotating member 362 is disposed toward one edge of the solid attachment apparatus and is not in contact with the mascara container 364. It should be noted that each of the rotating members 361 and 362 rotates essentially through the housing the solid fastening apparatus via a semi-circular housing which covers an exterior surface of the rotating member on the exterior of the solid fastening apparatus, but it will not cover the rotating member inside the interior of the solid fixing device. There further shows that the cutting element 500 is disposed at one end of the chamber 314, such that it can receive a lower portion of the mascara container 364.

There shows a transparent view of how the rotating elements 361 and 362 operate. The rotating elements 361 and 362 are actually bevel gears which are controlled to be rotated by motor gears 367 and 368 respectively. Motor gears 367 and 368 are respectively controlled by controllers 381 and 382. The carriage will deliver the mascara cap to a point where internal female screw threads inside the cap 366 (not shown) are locked onto the male screw threads 383 on the mascara container 364. The rotating member 362 is then controlled to be rotated so that the cap 366 screws onto the mascara container 364 until it is completely closed . The structure of the combination of bevel gear 362, motor gear 368, and controller 382 is designed to be movable and connected to a spring 384 which is connected to a fixed point 386. This allows the cap to move slightly in two directions to allow the cap to be screwed or unscrewed if necessary. With this mechanism, the mascara container can be automatically connected to the mascara cap when the user finishes using the mascara applicator.

On the , the rotating element 361 can be used to rotate the mascara container 364 if necessary. For example, when the container still has plastic outer packaging, rotation of element 361 allows the container to move against the sharp edges of connection 500, and remove the container from the packaging. Furthermore, the rotating element 361 can allow the fluid mascara inside the container to be mixed if necessary.

There illustrates an additional feature which allows the user to avoid too many manual movements when putting the mascara applicator back into the container. On the , the adapter 100 is shown in the inverted position with the adapter body 110 on the cosmetic holder 120. It can be seen that in this embodiment, the cosmetic holder 120 includes hinges 128. As shown , the cosmetic product holder can rotate along the hinges, allowing the annular member to separate at the lowest point. If a cosmetic application were contained by the adapter 100, this would allow the cosmetic applicator to be "released" while the user uses the motion stabilizer. Thus, the user could release a mascara applicator directly onto the carriage 22 shown above while using the assistance of the movement stabilizer.

As shown on the the adapter 100 holds the lipstick tube 160. While the adapter may be stored in the solid attachment apparatus without any cosmetic applicator, the adapter may be stored in the solid attachment apparatus with the tube of lipstick still inserted in it. Additionally, a rotating wheel within the solid fixing apparatus can take the end of the lipstick tube and operate to rotate the tube inside the solid fixing apparatus so that the lipstick tube is at the optimal height and orientation before the user removes the adapter to be inserted into the motion stabilizing device.

There shows an overhead view of the solid attachment apparatus 300. As discussed above, the solid attachment apparatus 300 includes chambers 311, 312 and 314. Chamber 312 holds the adapter 100 as shown in the . In this embodiment, the chamber 312 further includes an insertion hole 351 which allows insertion of the lipstick tube when the lipstick tube is coupled to the adapter 100.

There shows a transparent side view of the solid attachment apparatus 300 where one can see how the lipstick tube 160 is inserted through the insertion hole 351. As the lipstick tube is inserted into the insertion hole 351, it is further inserted through a bevel gear 355. The bevel gear 355 is rotated by a motor gear 357 which is connected to the motor 360. The motor 360 is connected to a CPU 365 which provides control signals to the 360 motor.

FIGS. 23A and 23B show additional details related to bevel gear 355. shows an overhead view of the bevel gear 355 through which the lipstick tube 160 is inserted. The bevel gear includes a beveled seal 359 which is connected to the inner circumference of the bevel gear. The same type of bevel seal is also used in the bevel gears 361 and 362 described above.

There shows a side view of the beveled seal 359. It can be seen that the beveled seal includes a first diameter D1 wider at a highest point, and a second diameter D2 narrower at a lowest point. The design of the beveled seal will allow the lipstick tube 160 to be inserted at a fixed quantity inside the solid attachment apparatus 300. The beveled seal is made of a material providing a firm grip, such as rubber, so that the rotation of the bevel gear 355 will be translated to rotate a rotating portion of the lipstick tube, and thus provide an extension or shortening of the lipstick tube.

To return to the , the solid fixing apparatus further includes an LED emitter 371 and a photo sensor 373. This pair functions as a transparent type optical encoder which detects when emitted light (which is emitted by a plurality of sources) is interrupted l lipstick extension. When the lipstick is not spread by a predetermined amount, there is no interruption of the light rays emitted by the LED emitter. Since the lipstick is controlled to be extended by the bevel gear 355, it will interrupt the light rays emitted from the LED emitter sequentially, which is detected by the photosensor 373. The number of interrupted light rays is communicated to the CPU 365, which can thus detect an extension amount of the lipstick tube.

• Quantité d’extension du rouge à lèvres
• Orientation de l’« extrémité effilée » sur le rouge à lèvres
• Détection de la quantité restante de rouge à lèvres à l’intérieur du tube

It can be seen from the structure shown in the figures above that the following items need to be controlled/adjusted and/or detected.

• Lipstick extension quantity
• Orientation of the “tapered end” on the lipstick
• Detection of the remaining amount of lipstick inside the tube

There shows a flowchart of a method performed by the solid fixing apparatus 300 to control the extension of the lipstick tube, according to one embodiment. In step 2401, the solid attachment apparatus 300 detects the insertion of the adapter 100 with the lipstick tube into the chamber 312. This detection may be based on the communication protocols of the type of adapter described above. In step 2402, CPU 365 detects the extension amount of the lipstick tube based on the interruption of the light rays described above. Based on the number of rays of light that are interrupted, the CPU then determines whether the extension amount of the lipstick is within a range predetermined in step 2403. If the lipstick does not is not within the range, then a check is made in step 2402 to extend or shorten the extension of the lipstick tube until the result of step 2403 is that the lipstick to lips is inside the range, at which point the process ends.

There shows a subroutine which is based on detecting an extension of a quantity of lipstick. It should first be noted that the CPU 365 is configured to connect to an external server via the Internet (or via a user's mobile device). On the , if the amount of lipstick is not within the predetermined range in step 2403, it is further determined in step 2406 whether the extending amount of the lipstick is less than the predetermined range and incapable of being extended further. If so, this means that the tube of lipstick is almost finished and the CPU 365 transmits a purchase request in step 2408 to an external server (such as an online cosmetics seller) to obtain a new lipstick.

Heating and cooling system

In one embodiment, the shows that the solid fixing device (display) can have an additional feature of heating or cooling a cosmetic product for a more fluid application. Particularly with mascara, heating can be used to prevent mascara from caking.

FIGS. 26 and 27 show transparent views of the solid attachment apparatus with the heating/cooling system. There is an aerial view of the solid attachment apparatus showing chambers 311, 312 and 314 which have been described above. There is a side view.

As shown on the , chamber 314 holds a mascara container, which is made transparent to illustrate the positioning of the mascara brush inside the container. It can be seen in the FIGS. 26 and 27 that a heating/cooling system 385 is arranged below the mascara container.

There shows a close-up view of the heating/cooling system 385. In order to provide the option of heating or cooling the same overall surface area of the mascara container, the heating/cooling system is arranged such that the heating elements 387 and the elements coolers 389 are arranged alternately along the length of the mascara container. The heating elements 387 are controlled by the controller 391, and the cooling elements 389 are controlled by the controller 393.

The heating elements may be resistive heating elements as understood in the art and made of a ceramic material. The cooling elements may be mini-peltier cooling elements as is known in the art. Temperature sensors are integrated into the heating/cooling system 385 to determine the temperature, and the temperature is adjusted to a predetermined amount to ensure smooth application of the cosmetic product. In one embodiment, the mascara container may be heated to a temperature of 100°F approximately five minutes before use.

The temperatures described above are examples and are not limited to specific target temperatures, as long as the temperature reduces the viscosity of the mascara to reduce caking. This could also be used for lipstick to achieve an ideal hardness of the lipstick material so that it sits easily on the lips without too much pressure, but does not become too soft as it crumbles too easily from its general shape. Additionally, this could be used for lip gloss, eyebrow glue, concealer, etc. Indeed, any cosmetic product that has a certain level of viscosity (not dry) must be controlled to obtain optimal application viscosity. This can be extended to any point in cosmetics where a user could use this grip to achieve accuracy and ease of application even with a disability.

In one embodiment, the system described above uses an external mobile device, such as a smartphone, to provide learning and gesture compensation. An application run by a smartphone scans the size, shape and contours of the lips in a self-portrait image captured by the user to prepare for precise application movements. The app also learns and understands the user's contours with this scan. The app will initiate a feedback loop by asking the user to take “self-portrait” photos before and after a cosmetic product application session. This step provides a measurement on the app, reads the before and after to signal to the device how it could have moved better (less compensation versus more compensation). The smartphone provides a real-time mirror that provides feedback for the device in real time to adjust the compensation level and angles. A more detailed approach to the calibration feature will be described below.

There illustrates a problem that will be solved by the present embodiment for a user of the system. On the , there is a cosmetic product applicator 160 (lipstick in this example) which the user will bring closer to his face. A target trajectory for bringing the lipstick tube toward the user's face is shown by line 2901. However, due to variations in the user's unintentional movements, even with the motion stabilizer, the trajectory Actual may be deviated, as shown by line 2902. This may lead to errors in the cosmetic application process, resulting in unwanted marks or misaligned makeup.

FIGS. 30-31 show a way to detect when the motion stabilizer needs to be re-calibrated. As shown on the , inside the app the user can take a self-portrait image of themselves. The app then uses facial recognition software to scan the face and identify the target area of the app (i.e. lips or eyes). In the present example, the target area of the application is the user's lips, and Figs. 30A-30C show different examples of user's lip states when taken by a self-portrait image.

There shows the lip area when the user has not yet applied lipstick and is considered a “before” photo in relation to the overall process. The app will detect the boundaries of the user's lips at that point and particularly the contours of the border of the lip region. There shows the lip area when the user has applied lipstick with no detectable error. In this case, the application detects that the lipstick has been applied up to, and not beyond, the limit of the lip region. There shows the lip region when the user has made a detectable error such as the area shown by 3101. The application detects that this area 3101 of applied lipstick is beyond the boundary of the lip region.

If an error is detected as shown on the , the application software is configured to measure the percentage of error between the target application and the actual application, and recognize where the error is made in relation to the location on the lips as well as during the movements made by the device at that time.

In addition to detecting whether a cosmetic product has exceeded a limit, the is a diagram showing how machine learning can help detect when an error has occurred. During training, users 410 are presented with a set of training images 420 on which they are asked to characterize whether an error occurred with makeup application on images of various people. In one embodiment, an error scale is used with which users can evaluate the magnitude of an error. For example, each of the users 410 (over time) is presented with a large number of images and reviews a set of questions relating to particularities of the person in the image. Using the scale, each user 410 is asked to select a magnitude of an error in the makeup application. Answers to questions can serve as labels used for training machine language logic 154.

There illustrates an example of test operation in accordance with the collaborative training discussed above. A test image 710, i.e. a user's own image, can be presented to the machine learning logic 154, which analyzes the image according to the models trained on the collaborative data 720. As As the figure illustrates, machine learning logic 154 estimates that 80% of respondents would rate the magnitude of user error in makeup application as type #7 as shown in 722. Accordingly, machine learning logic 154 may use the Type #7 error magnitude to determine whether an error requiring further analysis has occurred.

For example, the motion stabilizer uses an inertial measurement unit (IMU), gyroscope, or accelerometer on the adapter itself or the upper portion (i.e., the stabilized portion) of the motion stabilizer device to understand these locations/orientations. Fig. 32 shows an example in which an accelerometer 3201 is provided within the handle portion of the motion stabilizing device and is connected to the PCBA 703. The accelerometer includes a mass, a damper, and a spring mechanism, such as heard in the art, and measures movement in the X, Y, and Z directions in three-dimensional space.

There shows an example of measurements taken by the accelerometer in the X, Y and Z directions during normal movement of the adapter, where during a lipstick application session the adapter will be held at a constant level with no deviation significant.

There shows a scenario in which a temporal region indicated by 3401 indicates a deviation in the measurements of the X, Y and Z sensors compared to the normal movement of the adapter. Based on an error percentage, error direction, and error duration, the application software will learn how to better compensate for different gestures, different speeds, etc.

For example, if accelerometer measurements show that the cosmetic applicator is drifting in a downward direction, as shown in the above, then the motion stabilizer can counter by stabilizing the application of cosmetic product in an upward direction.

The software could provide additional recommendations to user on how to better manage the device if possible for better results.

In some cases, the accelerometer will not clearly show an error based on an abnormality at a specific time period. However, the data may have a signature pattern associated with an error type. In this scenario, a deep learning model is helpful in recognizing how to associate a remedy with a pair of the type of makeup error shown in the self-portrait image and motion sensor data.

On the , training is done for the deep learning model. Inputs are provided at stage 3410, where photos (which could be the self-portrait photos described above) are input together with motion sensor data (such as accelerometer data) and a label. In this case, the "label" given to the input data is the compensation parameters used in the motion stabilizer which corrects the error in the makeup application process.

Inputs are provided to a deep learning algorithm in step 3420. The deep learning algorithm used may be based on available software as known in the art, such as Tensorflow, Keras, Mxnet, Caffe or Pytorch . The result of the labeled training will be a neural network in step 3430. The created neural network has nodes from each layer that are grouped together, the groupings overlap and each grouping transmits data to multiple nodes of the next layer.

There shows the use of the deep learning model once training has reached an adequate level. This is called “inference time” because the recommendation will be inferred from the unlabeled input data. We can see that the entry stage does not have a label. Additionally, in step 3412, the image pair includes the user-entered self-portrait image and the motion sensor data. These inputs are provided to the neural network in step 3422, which will provide an output to step 3432 of the compensation parameters used in the motion stabilizer which corrects the error in the makeup application process

Therefore, the deep learning method in Figs. 34A-34B allows machine logic to determine correlations between the user's self-portrait image and motion sensor data to output motion compensation parameters to avoid error in future sessions.

There shows a flowchart for compensating for deviations in adapter movement based on the description above. In step 3501, the application receives a self-portrait image captured by the user without cosmetics applied, and this represents this "before" image. In step 3502, the application receives a self-portrait image captured by the user after application of the cosmetic product, and this represents the "before" image.

In step 3503, the application analyzes the image to determine if an error was made during the application of the cosmetic product. That is, the app performs an analysis to determine if the user inadvertently missed the target location with the cosmetic product.

There are different methods of performing image analysis. One method is to detect features in an image that indicate the limits of the user's natural features and to determine whether the cosmetic product crosses such a limit. For example, a boundary of a user's natural features can be detected based on contrasting threshold pixel values at the boundaries. To make this step easier, the white balance image can be optimized so that the white balance of the image makes it easier to detect the dark/light contrast. Specific techniques for detecting facial features are understood in the art and described in detail in at least U.S. Patent Publication No. 2007/0154096A1 and PCT Patent Publication WO2011074014A2.

Another method as described above is to use deep learning or machine learning to train a model to determine when a cosmetic product has not been applied correctly. In this embodiment, the system implements one or more convolutional neural networks (CNN), whose models can be trained using open source datasets or collaborative datasets, as explained below. Other machine learning techniques may be used in conjunction with the present invention, including, but not limited to, decision tree learning, association rule learning, artificial neural networks, deep learning, inductive logic programming, support vector machines, clustering, Bayesian networks, reinforcement learning, representation learning, similarity and metric learning, sparse dictionary learning, genetic algorithms, rule-based machine learning, and learning classifiers. Additional techniques described in U.S. Patent No. 8,442,321, U.S. Patent No. 9,015,083, U.S. Patent No. 9,536,293, U.S. Patent No. 9,324,022 and PG U.S. Publication No. 2014/0376819 A1 may be used with the present invention.

If no errors exist in step 3503, the current motion stabilizer settings are stored in PCBA 703, as shown in step 3504.

However, if an error is detected, then the method proceeds to step 3505, where the sensor data is checked from a motion sensor (such as an accelerometer) to determine if there is a deviation from to a normal movement pattern in the sensor data (as described above).

In step 3506, based on the detected deviation found in the motion sensor data, control parameters are configured in the motion stabilizer to compensate for such deviation during the next session. At this point, the process returns to step 3502 so that the parameters can be verified after the users' next session for application of the cosmetic product.

In an alternative embodiment, the system may also provide compensation for potential discrepancies based on using a smartphone as a real-time self-portrait mirror, and using recognition software, the app can detect when the applicator is going to miss an intended target.

Although the difficulties of a user in contacting an application of cosmetic product on a target area can be detected based on the above method, the illustrates a method for initially calibrating a user's tendency to deviate from a target point when using the motion stabilizer 150. illustrates a user who can hold a smartphone 3601 close to his or her face while looking into a mirror, with the display screen facing the mirror. An application on the smartphone 3601 displays a target region 3602. The user may attempt to place an unused or dummy cosmetic applicator on the display screen of the smartphone having a touch screen. If the user has difficulty hitting the target, then a natural deviation can be determined and compensation parameters can be initially programmed to prevent errors from occurring in the future.

There illustrates a user who uses their smartphone 3601 as a real-time mirror in self-portrait mode while using the motion stabilization device 150. The application will detect both the user's facial features and the position of the cosmetic product applicator in real-time image.

As shown on the , using facial recognition software to map the dimensions of the lips or eyes (i.e. width and height), the user application on the smartphone 3601 would send this information via wireless communication to the stabilizing device motion to provide dimensional parameters to keep the cosmetic applicator on target.

As shown on the , the user application can augment the recommended gestures of the device on the face in an image from a camera. This mode can be used in combination with the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and/or a gyroscope and accelerometer to understand the real-time position of the device and adapter. For example, the illustrates arrows 3801 superimposed on the image to guide the user in the direction of the intended target. This overlay indicator also notifies the user visually if the device/adaptor goes out of bounds captured by the user app's self-portrait scan.

Alternatively, the motion stabilizing device provides haptic feedback via vibration of the handle to communicate to the user that they are outside the confines of their lips/eyes and therefore not does not apply the cosmetic product exactly. This could be specifically used for visually impaired users who may not clearly see the spatial boundaries of their lips or eyes. Additionally, haptic feedback can also be provided in the case where the user's unintentional movements (i.e. tremors, jerks, spasms, etc.) go so far to the left and right or up and down the bottom that the device knows that it will be impossible to sufficiently compensate for these movements while remaining within the limits of the mapped application region of the lips/eyes. This vibration feedback could be a different pattern or intensity in order to discern from the other vibration feedback discussed above.

There shows that the motion stabilizing device 150 includes a vibrating element 3901. Such a vibrating element is well understood in the art. The vibrating element 3901 is connected to the PCBA 703. The application on the smartphone 3601 communicates to the communication interface coupled to the PCBA 703, which in turn activates the vibrating element 3901 and causes haptic feedback to the user . The trigger for activation of the vibrating element may be visual detection of the cosmetic applicator moving away from an intended boundary or target, as described above. Alternatively, this may be based on the motion sensor detecting a deviation in the measurements of the X, Y and Z sensors compared to the normal movement of the adapter as shown in Fig. 34 above (that is, the vibration can occur in real time during the time region 3401 shown in Fig. 34).

In one embodiment, the motion stabilizing device with the universal adapter described above is configured to operate in conjunction with an external device that dispenses a cosmetic material. For example, the shows a cosmetic product dispensing device 4000 which is configured to dispense a plurality of cosmetic formulations of different colors (e.g. three colors) into a receiving area 4001. The different dispensed colors can be mixed together by the user to make a personalized makeup (such as lipstick, foundation, etc.) for single use. The device further includes a removable compact 4002 which can be removed from the device after the dose of makeup has been dispensed. Such a distribution device is described in Pub. US No. 2022/0240643A1.

There shows that the motion stabilizing device 150 and the cosmetic product dispensing device 4000 will mutually detect the presence of each other when they are in proximity to each other. This can be accomplished via BLE/NFC/RFID communication as already described above. Alternatively, as shown on the , the motion stabilizing device 150 can detect the presence of the cosmetic product dispensing device 4000 and notify the user's mobile device 3601 of the detection. The mobile device can be used to control the cosmetic product dispensing device 4000 as described in Pub. US No. 2022/0240643A.

The benefit of the motion stabilizing device 150 being capable of detecting the presence of the cosmetic dispensing device 4000 is that it allows special functionality to be performed by the motion stabilizing device in combination with the described universal adapter above.

For example, as noted above, the system includes the functionality to automatically detect adapters to enable specific protocols on the motion stabilizing device 150. In this case, the motion stabilizing device 150 performs automatic detection by being at immediate proximity to the cosmetic product dispensing device. The motion stabilizing device will load a specific set of protocols developed for use with the cosmetic dispensing device.

For example, as shown in , the protocols include specific parameters initial orientation angles of the stabilizer in conjunction with settings for power consumption. Furthermore, the protocols indicate a particular action that must be caused by the motion stabilizer in combination with the universal adapter. For example, protocols state that a shuffle movement or pattern should be performed for 20 seconds and then a collection movement should be performed for 10 seconds. The movement or mixing pattern is an action that is used by the cosmetic applicator to mix the multiple colors dispensed into the receiving area of the cosmetic dispensing device. Collecting motion is a different type of motion that is used to collect the cosmetic product on the cosmetic applicator for actual use by the user.

For example, as shown in , when the user approaches the cosmetic product dispensing device with the movement stabilizing device, the user can hold the handle of the movement stabilizing device so that the cosmetic product applicator (in this case a lipstick brush lips) or directly on the reception area of the cosmetic product dispensing device. When the user moves the motion stabilizing device down and contacts the receiving area, the detected contact will trigger the motion stabilizing device to control the cosmetic applicator to move in a motion or mixing pattern which will cause the multiple colors to be mixed and blended seamlessly together to achieve the user's target color. The mixing motion or pattern can be circular, a figure 8 pattern, or any other effect motion to cause the multiple colors to be blended and blended evenly together. Although the present example indicates that this movement or mixing pattern will have a duration of 20 seconds, any suitable duration to cause the colors to mix in the reception area is possible.

After the movement or mixing pattern is completed, according to the protocol, the motion stabilization device will cause the cosmetic applicator to perform a collecting motion for a predetermined duration (10 seconds in this example). The collecting motion is similar to a scraping motion which is designed to allow the brush to collect the cosmetic product for actual use. This may involve increased pressure and slower movement.

When the collection movement is complete, the cosmetic applicator is ready for use as described above.

Although the above embodiment describes the use of the cosmetic applicator itself to mix and collect the cosmetic formulation that is dispensed from the cosmetic dispensing device, in an alternative embodiment , a special brush can be used for mixing.

There shows a dual brush design that can be configured to be in an open position as shown on the and a closed position as shown on the in which the structure becomes a single brush design and acts as a cosmetic product applicator. In the open position, the double brush is used to more effectively mix the doses of colors distributed in the reception area of the cosmetic product dispensing device. This can be accomplished by rotating the dual brushes when detecting contact in the receiving area.

Once the mixing process is complete, the cosmetic applicator can be controlled to close or fold the dual brush arrangement to form what is shown in the , and effectively form a single brush for the collection process and also the actual use of the cosmetic product applicator. Opening and closing of the brush is accomplished by a spring hinge mechanism as known in the art.

Although the example above describes a double brush design, embodiments are not limited to this number of brushes, and it can also be a "triple brush design" in which 3 brushes can be closed to form just one brush.

Although the above examples describe how the motion stabilizing device adapts to detect the presence of the cosmetic dispensing device, the cosmetic dispensing device also adapts to the presence of the stabilizing device of movement. As shown on the , to further assist a person who is experiencing problems with unintentional hand movements, when the presence of the cosmetic dispensing device 4000 is detected to be in proximity to the motion stabilizer 150, the mobile device is notified accordingly. The mobile device 3601 then provides control over the cosmetic product dispensing device to perform at least one of two automated actions: (1) opening the compact lid and (2) dispensing a dose of the custom cosmetic color ingredients into the reception area.

There is a more detailed block diagram illustrating an example user device 3601 according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, user device 3601 is a smartphone. However, the skilled craftsman will appreciate that the features described herein may be adapted for implementation on other devices (e.g., laptop, tablet, server, e-reader, camera, media device). navigation, etc.). Example user device 3601 includes a controller 3110 and a wireless communications processor 3102 connected to an antenna 3101. A speaker 3104 and a microphone 3105 are connected to a speech processor 3103.

The control device 3110 may include one or more central processing units (CPUs), and may control each element of the user device 3601 to perform functions related to communication control, audio signal processing, signal processing control audio, processing and control of still and moving images and other types of signal processing. Controller 3110 may perform these functions by executing instructions stored in memory 3150. Alternatively or in addition to local storage of memory 150, the functions may be performed using instructions stored on an external device accessed is done over a network or on a non-transitory computer-readable medium. As described above in connection with the , the control device 3110 can execute instructions allowing the control device 3110 to operate as the display control unit 3211, the operations management unit 3212 and the game management unit 3213 schematized on the .

Of course, numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein.

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System which stabilizes an applicator in response to movement caused by a user, comprising:
a motion stabilizer (150); And
an adapter (100) which holds a cosmetic product applicator (160),
in which the movement stabilizer (100) includes
a receiver configured to couple to the adapter (100);
at least one sensor configured to detect movement caused by a user;
circuitry configured to determine compensating movement to counterbalance the detected movement; And
at least one movement generation device incorporated in the receiver configured to control movement of the cosmetic product applicator (160) according to the determined compensation movement,
wherein the adapter (100) includes circuitry that is configured to transmit an identifier to the receiver, the identifier indicating a type of the cosmetic applicator (160), and the motion generating device is configured to adjusting at least one parameter to control the movement of the cosmetic product applicator (160) depending on the type of the cosmetic product applicator (160). The system of claim 1, wherein the receiver includes a sensor (704) that detects when the adapter (100) is connected to the receiver, and the adapter circuitry (100) transmits the identifier to the receiver. receiver after the adapter (100) has been connected to the receiver. The system of claim 1, wherein the motion stabilizer (150) includes circuitry that is configured to store different sets of protocols (801, 802) corresponding respectively to different types of cosmetic product applicators (160), and the movement generation device retrieves one of the different sets of protocols (801, 802) corresponding to the type of cosmetic product applicator (160) indicated by the identifier, the set of protocols (801, 802) retrieved indicating at least one parameter. A system according to claim 3, wherein the retrieved set of protocols (801, 802) includes at least one of an initial orientation angle of the motion stabilizer (150), pressure sensitivity, power consumption, motor speed, amount of flex, and whether or not axial rotation of the adapter (100) relative to the receiver can be disabled. The system of claim 1, wherein the receiver sensor is an RFID reader (702), and the adapter circuitry includes an RFID tag (701). A method implemented by a system that stabilizes an applicator (160) in response to movement caused by a user, the system including a movement stabilizer (150); and an adapter (100) that holds a cosmetic applicator (160), wherein the motion stabilizer (100) includes a receiver configured to couple to the adapter (100), the method comprising:
detecting, by at least one sensor (704) of the receiver, the presence of the adapter (100);
receiving an identifier of a type of the cosmetic product applicator (160) from the adapter (100); And
adjusting at least one parameter to control the movement of the cosmetic product applicator (160) depending on the type of the cosmetic product applicator (160). The method of claim 6, wherein the receiver includes a sensor (704) that detects when the adapter (100) is connected to the receiver, and the adapter circuitry (100) transmits the identifier to the receiver. receiver after the adapter (100) has been connected to the receiver. A method according to claim 7, wherein the motion stabilizer (150) includes circuitry that is configured to store different sets of protocols (801, 802) corresponding respectively to different types of cosmetic product applicators (160), and the movement generation device retrieves one of the different sets of protocols (801, 802) corresponding to the type of cosmetic product applicator (160) indicated by the identifier, the set of protocols (801, 802) retrieved indicating at least one parameter.